Mediterranean Chicken Pitas Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ¼ cup purchased pesto sauce; 2 large pita bread rounds, halved crosswise; shredded romaine lettuce; chopped green sweet pepper; chopped sweet red pepper; chopped cucumber

Servings: persons

3 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
¼ cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ cup purchased pesto sauce
2 large pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
shredded romaine lettuce
chopped green sweet pepper
chopped sweet red pepper
chopped cucumber

1
In a large bowl combine olive oil, garlic, basil, and oregano.
2
Add chicken breast halves.
3
Turn to coat chicken.
4
Cover; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.
5
(Can marinate up to 24 hours.
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7
Salt breasts halves then grill over medium coals, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once.
8
Slice into thin strips.
9
Spread 1 tablespoon pesto inside each pita pocket half.
10
Stuff with lettuce and sliced chicken.
11
Garnish with chopped green, red sweet peppers and chopped cucumber.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Chicken Pitas

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