Greek Chicken in a Pita Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken in a Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Juice of a lime or lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 clove garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into thin strips; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 1 tomato, chopped; Mixed lettuce leaves; 4 pitas with pockets

Servings: persons

Juice of a lime or lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into thin strips
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 tomato, chopped
Mixed lettuce leaves
4 pitas with pockets

1
In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves.
2
Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate.
3
Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
4
In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
5
In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat.
6
Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven.
8
Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing.
9
Serve immediately.

205

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Juice of a lime or lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 clove garlic, peeled, 1 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken in a 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.

Greek Chicken in a Pita

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