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Chicken Pita Sandwiches


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

A delicious and healthy pita sandwich filled with seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables, topped with a creamy garlic sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 pita breads
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces, then toss it with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and fresh dill to make the sauce.
  3. Chop the romaine, dice the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Set everything aside for easy assembly.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked through.
  5. Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven until soft and pliable.
  6. Fill each pita with romaine, cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  7. Spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top and serve right away.

Notes

  • This recipe is great for a quick lunch or dinner.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking.
  • You can use leftover chicken for even quicker preparation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: skillet
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg