GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
- In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.
CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up and go. Save even more time with chicken tenders. -Jacqueline Parker, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, paprika, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise and remaining salt; spoon into pita halves. Place chicken on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Fill pitas with chicken strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
- Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
- Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
- Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
- To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!
PITA CHICKEN
Kind of like a fajita sandwich. Great with a nice green salad. Eat and enjoy!
Provided by Kim Fliehmann
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut chicken into strips. In a skillet, saute in hot oil until almost done. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper over chicken. Add salsa and simmer until done (about 5 minutes).
- Split pitas in half, fill with chicken and garnish with tomatoes, lettuce, avocados and sour cream. Add whatever garnishes you like and eat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 886.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
SHAWARMA-SPICED CHICKEN PITA WITH TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE
Traditional shawarma calls for roasting meat on a large vertical spit. We mimic the effect here by roasting at a high temperature, which yields chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy on the inside.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories 22-Minute Meals Dinner Chicken Yogurt Cucumber Tomato Roast Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, 2 Tbsp. oil, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes; wrap pitas in foil and warm in oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Meanwhile, mix yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl until incorporated. Fold in 2 Tbsp. dill and 2 Tbsp. mint.
- Toss cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in another medium bowl.
- Thinly slice chicken. Place 1 warmed pita on each plate and top evenly with chicken and tomato-cucumber salad. Drizzle each pita with 2 Tbsp. tahini-yogurt sauce; top with dill and mint. Serve remaining tahini-yogurt sauce alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Tahini-yogurt sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH GRILLED PITA
Steps:
- Chicken:
- In large bowl whisk together all the souvlaki ingredients, except the chicken. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons for Round 2 Recipe Greek Flat Bread. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- In a medium bowl combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a floured work surface, roll out each portion into 6 to 7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
- Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
- Grill the dough for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The pitas should be cooked through but still pliable and not too crispy.
- To Assemble:
- Put a grilled pita onto a plate, top with some cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and some tzatziki sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients and arrange on a serving platter.
BBQ CHICKEN PITA PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, whole wheat pita bread, shredded mozzarella cheese, red onion, fresh cilantro
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a small bowl, combine chicken and bbq sauce well. Set aside.
- Place pita bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment and spread bbq sauce over it.
- Add the chicken to the pita and sprinkle with mozzarella and red onion, to taste.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1154 calories, Carbohydrate 158 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 67 grams, Sugar 100 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR
This is a family pleasing dinner recipe, adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe. It's pretty easy to make and gives you all those yummy Greek flavors.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Wrap the pita breads in foil, and put in the warm oven until dinner is ready.
- Put the chicken into a shallow dish with sides.Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
- Mix the lemon zest and juice with the vinegar and then whisk in the oil. Add the oregano, garlic and whisk it again to make sure it's combined well. Pour about half of this dressing over the chicken strips and turn them to coat.
- Combine all the veggies in a big bowl and toss well with that leftover dressing (don't pour it all in at once. add some and toss the salad and repeat until you reach the right amt of dressing for your liking). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Grill the chicken strips for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken strips to your salad bowl/dish when they are cooked through.
- Remove the pitas from your oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and then arrange them around your salad bowl/dish.
- To serve, each person can pile on the grilled chicken and veggies onto their pita and wrap it up!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.7, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1671.7, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 61.3
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD F
This came from one of my Rachael Ray cookbooks. I tried it a couple of summers ago and it's one of our favorites. The whole family loves this. Very flavorful!
Provided by cookin4six
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan over high heat.
- Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- Wrap pita breads in foil.
- Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
- Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil.
- Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing.
- Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders.
- Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
- Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well.
- The salad should be very lightly dressed.
- Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
- Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter.
- Remove pitas from oven and unwrap.
- Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
- To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.4, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 141.2, Sodium 1593.1, Carbohydrate 87.9, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 59.7
PITA POCKET CHICKEN SALAD
We wanted something cool for lunch one summer day, so I tossed together whatever I had in the refrigerator. This wonderful salad was the result. Guests enjoy the sweet grapes, tender chicken and crunchy almonds...and the always ask for the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, cucumber, almonds and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Line pita breads with lettuce if desired; fill with chicken salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS
Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.
Provided by DOJAGRAM
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
- Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
MIDDLE EASTERN GRILLED CHICKEN PITA SANDWICHES WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the marinade:
- In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the lemon juice, the garlic paste, the thyme, and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the chicken, pricked in several places with a fork, in one layer in a large shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and let the chicken marinate, covered and chilled, turning it once, for at least 3 hours or, preferably overnight
- Make the sauce:
- In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the garlic paste, the lemon juice, the parsley, the mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
- On an oiled grill set about 6 inches over glowing coals or in an oiled ridged grill pan set over moderately high eat grill the chicken (discard the marinade) turning it, for 12 to 15 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, in a skillet cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened and lightly golden. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the tomato and the sesame seeds, and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut it diagonally into thin slices. Cut off a small piece of each pita loaf to form an opening and heat the pita loaves on the grill, turning them once, for several seconds, or until they are just softened. Divide the chicken, the onion mixture, and the sauce among the pita loaves.
GRILLED CHICKEN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND ARUGULA
You might need a few common ingredients from the grocery store - chicken breast, cucumbers, yogurt, herbs - to make this satisfying pita sandwich, but it's not at all difficult to put together. It's a year-round favorite. If you're in the mood to bake, try making your own pita bread.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories lunch, sandwiches, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and rub with a little olive oil. Bring to room temperature.
- Place a cast-iron pan or a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add chicken breasts, lower heat to medium and cook gently for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until firm to the touch. (To keep meat moist, do not overcook.) Set aside to rest and cool to room temperature, then slice crosswise at a diagonal.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together yogurt, olives, cucumber, mint, parsley, garlic, oregano, sumac and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste.
- Heat pita breads in toaster oven or a dry skillet over medium-high. Cut each pita in half to make half-moon pockets. Fill each pocket with chicken, yogurt sauce and arugula. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
Steps:
- 1. Blend salad dressing and dill in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2. Cook chicken according to package directions. Dice.
- 3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken and stir.
- Serving Suggestion: Stuff pita bread halves evenly with chicken mixture. Top with lettuce and dressing. Serve with carrot sticks. Refrigerate leftovers.
MARINATED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA AND SLAW
Chicken skewers, marinated in coleslaw dressing and spices, are grilled and served with pita bread and a refreshing cabbage slaw.
Provided by Marie's Dressings
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Alternate pieces of chicken and onion onto each skewer, then place skewers in a shallow baking dish. Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken skewers, coating them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, stir together the cabbage, onion, parsley, and Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick of spice, if you like.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates with a little oil to coat and grill the marinated chicken skewers. Turn skewers occasionally until chicken is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately with warm pita bread, slaw, sliced tomatoes, and extra Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing for drizzling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 880.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH PITA, HALLOUMI AND SHAVED CUCUMBER SALAD
Steps:
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F or preheat a large grill pan over medium heat. Clean and oil the grates or grill pan.
- Combine the lemon zest with the 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, the cumin, turmeric, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl; stir together. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes to 1 hour, then thread 5 to 6 chicken cubes onto each skewer.
- While the chicken marinates, peel the cucumber into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the dill fronds, the juice from 1/2 of the zested lemon and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss and set aside until ready to serve.
- Grill the skewers, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and all sides are charred, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove to a platter and squeeze juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon over the top.
- Two minutes before the chicken is done cooking, grill the halloumi until warmed through and lightly charred, about 1 minute per side.
- For each serving, top 1 pita with some of the cucumber salad, 1 to 2 slices of the halloumi and 2 chicken skewers. Drizzle with tahini and serve.
MARINATED CHICKEN PITA SANDWICH
This is a very tasty and extremely simple sandwich. You do need to marinate the chicken at least 3 hours. I usually do it overnight.
Provided by DAVID SANDFORD
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a large resealable bag. Add chicken cubes, mix well, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chicken and marinade into a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Stuff each half of the pocket bread with chicken, onion, tomato, and yogurt; serve while still hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 39.6 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 819.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Chicken No-Cook Picnic Quick & Easy Yogurt Lunch Mayonnaise Curry Lettuce Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder in medium bowl. Mix in chicken and green onions. Season chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper. Divide chicken salad and lettuce among each pita half. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates and serve.
CHICKEN ALFREDO PITA PIZZA
Something I put together after the inspiration of my daughter's 'Pita Pizza.' She liked this one a lot and wanted me to submit it! It's tasty so you might want to make more than one for yourself! This recipe makes about 4 pitas.
Provided by Jeri Panek
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic salt; cook and stir in hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Spread 1 tablespoon hummus over one side of each of the pita rounds nearly to the edges. Top with layers of pesto and alfredo sauce. Sprinkle a layer of chopped spinach over the alfredo sauce; top with even portions of chicken, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mushrooms. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the pizzas.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust on pitas is slightly brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 50.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1583.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SLOW COOKER GREEK CHICKEN PITA RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by bns0607
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, chicken, lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice. Mix to coat chicken with seasonings. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Heat pita bread as directed on package. Meanwhile, remove chicken from slow cooker to cutting board. Using two forks, shred chicken. To serve, stir yogurt into onion mixture in slow cooker. Spoon chicken into warm pita bread pockets. With slotted spoon, transfer onion mixture onto chicken. Top with tomato, cucumber and red pepper strips.
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