Fried Stuffed Pita. Recipe

Name: Fried Stuffed Pita.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for frying; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 11/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; Freshly ground pepper; 4 good quality pitas cut in half; 2eggs beaten

Servings: persons

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for frying
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
11/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 good quality pitas cut in half
2eggs beaten

1
["Heat 1/4 cup oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides until cooked through, transfer to a plate, and cool.", "To the same pan add onion; cook until softened, and caramelized (about 15 minutes). Add garlic, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add chickpeas, cook 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 15 minutes.", "Add chickpea mixture, mint, parsley, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor, season with pepper, and puree. With machine running, add remaining 1/4 cup oil in a slow, steady stream, mixing until emulsified. Transfer to a bowl. Divide to 8 equal portions.", "Cut cooled chicken thighs into thin slices. Fill each half of pitas with the chickpea spread and 4 chicken slices. Lightly press to evenly distribute the stuffing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.", "To serve; heat a frying pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. In a shallow dish beat eggs, dip each of the filled pitas, and fry for 2 minutes on each side. Quickly drain on paper towels, then arrange on a serving platter. Serve while steel worm.
2
On a separate plate serve roasted bell peppers, and feta cheese. Sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs."]

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for frying, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fried Stuffed Pita. falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Stuffed Pita.

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