Mediterranean Chopped Chicken Pita Recipes

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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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



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These are so good, you will want more and more of these very tasty pitas. If desired, cooked turkey may be used in place of chicken.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas
2 medium tomatoes, washed and chopped
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat is okay)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best, low-fat is okay)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill (or to taste)
4 (1 1/2 ounce) pita breads, halved crosswise
4 whole iceberg lettuce or 4 whole shredded lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • Bring a half cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add the frozen peas, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4 minutes (do not overcook); drain, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked peas, tomatoes, feta cheese, green onion and black pepper if desired.
  • Fold in the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and dillweed; toss well to combine.
  • Line the pita halves with a leaf of lettuce or shredded lettuce if desired, and stuff with chicken mixture.
  • If you are a garlic lover, then fresh garlic or garlic powder may be added to the mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA TACOS RECIPE



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This Mediterranean Chicken Pita Tacos Recipe is thrown together in a matter of minutes for a quick and easy weeknight meal!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups grilled chicken (cooked and diced)
1 roma tomato (diced)
1/2 cucumber (diced)
1/2 red onion (diced)
1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
chopped cilantro (for topping)
4 whole wheat pitas
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 lime (juice and zest)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together chicken, tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Toss with red wine vinaigrette and set aside
  • In a separate small bowl, mix together all ingredients for the lime crema.
  • On each pita, place an equal portion of the chicken mixture, then top with feta cheese, cilantro, and drizzle with crema.
  • Serve and enjoy

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 817 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED-CHICKEN PITA



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Cut this sandwich into wedges and eat it like a pizza.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (3 to 4 halves)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 6-inch pitas
1 1/3 cups prepared hummus
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (about 4 ounces)
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 4 ounces)
1/2 small head radicchio, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush grates with oil. Grill chicken, turning once, until cooked through and lightly marked in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut into strips.
  • Brush both sides of each pita with oil. Grill, flipping once, until lightly marked and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Spread hummus on one side of each pita. Top with chicken, tomatoes, scallions, radicchio, and feta. Drizzle with oil; serve immediately with lemon.

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