Chicken Salad Pita With Baba Ghanoush Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad Pita With Baba Ghanoush
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 3 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled; ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; kosher salt; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 3 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 unpeeled kirby cucumber, chopped; fresh ground pepper; 4 pocketless pitas; ½ cup baba ghanoush (eggplant spread); 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
kosher salt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 unpeeled kirby cucumber, chopped
fresh ground pepper
4 pocketless pitas
½ cup baba ghanoush (eggplant spread)
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1
Whisk the vinegar, mint, red pepper flakes, 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish.
2
Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil.
3
Add the chicken and marinate about 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, cucumber and the remaining 1 clove garlic in bowl.
5
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
7
Grill the chicken until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
8
Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch-thick strips.
9
Toss with the vegetables.
10
Brush the pitas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt.
11
Grill, turning once, until marked.
12
Place a pita on each plate and spread with baba ghanoush.
13
Top with lettuce and chicken salad and drizzle with any juices from the bowl.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 3 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled, ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad Pita With Baba Ghanoush falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Salad Pita With Baba Ghanoush

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Variations & substitutions

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