Greek Pita Pockets Recipes

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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS



Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas image

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.

GREEK CHICKEN PITA POCKETS - CROCK POT!



Greek Chicken Pita Pockets - Crock Pot! image

I have been making a lot of greek food lately, and was looking for a hot sandwich filling I could use. I found this on another site, and it looks very tasty. I haven't tried it yet, but putting it on zaar for safe-keeping.

Provided by Bekah

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup yogurt
4 pita breads

Steps:

  • Place chicken in greased crock pot.
  • Top the chicken with onions, lemon pepper and oregano.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • 10 minutes before serving, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
  • It should just fall apart.
  • Put the shredded meat back into the pot.
  • Stir in the yogurt.
  • To make the sandwich, split open your pita bread and spoon the chicken inside.
  • This would be wonderful with some sliced tomatoes and cucumbers and some hummus on the side.
  • Enjoy!

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