Delicious Pepper Pitas Recipes

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CHICKEN PITAS WITH DILL YOGURT SAUCE



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Juicy paprika-garlic chicken pitas served with creamy dill yogurt sauce is an easy, fast and super delicious meal everyone will love.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 cup yogurt
1 tbsp dill (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced )
1-2 tsp lemon juice
salt and pepper (to taste )
6 Pitas
Cucumber
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Red onion

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken into thin strips and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the olive oil, spices and lemon juice then mix well. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large pan over high heat then cook the chicken, in batches, until golden and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Mix together yogurt, crushed garlic, chopped dill, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Warm the pitas in a hot oven. Stuff the pitas with the chicken, sauce, lettuce, cucumber, onion and tomato. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 804 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS



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I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PITAS:
8 pita pocket halves
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

DELICIOUS PEPPER PITAS



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These are easy and there are never any left afterward. Great for a quick lunch or early dinner.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Breads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 large whole green bell peppers, sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
16 oz beef gravy
28 oz can diced italian tomatoes,drained (drink juice)
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 c cooked white rice
4 whole pita pockets, cut in 1/2 to make 8 pockets

Steps:

  • 1. In large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef; drain and return to skillet. Stir in green peppers, onion, and beef gravy. Simmer until peppers are tender, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and add white wine vinegar and rice. Stir until blended. Slice pita pockets in 1/2. Spoon ground beef mixture into each half of pita and serve.

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