Greek Chicken Pitas Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp. packed fresh mint; 2 tbsp. dill leaves; 3/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 clove garlic; salt; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 4 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano; 1 lb. chicken-breast tenders; 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber; 1 large ripe tomato; 4 whole wheat pitas

Servings: persons

1 c. plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 tbsp. packed fresh mint
2 tbsp. dill leaves
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 clove garlic
salt
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 lb. chicken-breast tenders
1/2 English (seedless) cucumber
1 large ripe tomato
4 whole wheat pitas

1
In small bowl, combine yogurt, mint, dill, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, one-third of garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2
Let stand.
3
In pie plate, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 teaspoons oil, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and half of remaining garlic.
4
Add chicken, turning to coat.
5
Let stand.
6
Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling (or preheat grill pan) on medium-high.
7
Grill chicken 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.
8
Meanwhile, cut cucumber and tomato into chunks; toss, in large bowl, with 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining lemon juice, oil, and garlic.
9
Transfer chicken to serving plates.
10
Grill pitas until toasted, turning once.
11
Serve with chicken, yogurt sauce, and cucumber mixture; garnish with dill.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. plain fat-free Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp. packed fresh mint, 2 tbsp. dill leaves, 3/4 tsp. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken Pitas 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 Pitas

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