Spiced Grilled Chicken and Veggie Pockets Recipe

Name: Spiced Grilled Chicken and Veggie Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful); 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a handful), finely chopped; 2 pounds chicken tenders; 1/2 English or seedless cucumber, finely chopped; 3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped; 2 cups shredded carrots (available in pouches in the produce department); 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (a couple of generous handfuls), chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 2 cups shredded red leaf lettuce; 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (eyeball it); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it); 4 pita pockets; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful)
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a handful), finely chopped
2 pounds chicken tenders
1/2 English or seedless cucumber, finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
2 cups shredded carrots (available in pouches in the produce department)
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (a couple of generous handfuls), chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 cups shredded red leaf lettuce
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (eyeball it)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it)
4 pita pockets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high.
2
In a shallow bowl, combine the yogurt, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and cilantro.
3
Add the chicken tenders and coat evenly in the yogurt marinade.
4
Marinate for 10 minutes.
5
Shake off any excess marinade, then grill the chicken for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until charred at the edges and firm and cooked through.
6
While the chicken is working, in a large bowl combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, scallions, bell peppers, carrots, parsley, dill, and shredded red leaf lettuce.
7
For the dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mustard and red wine vinegar.
8
In a slow, steady stream, whisk in the EVOO.
9
When you remove the chicken from the grill, place the pitas on the grill to blister and warm through.
10
Chop the grilled chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the veggies along with the dressing; season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat thoroughly.
11
Cut the pitas in half; fill the pockets with the chicken and veggies.

722

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful), 1 tablespoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Spiced Grilled Chicken and Veggie Pockets 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Grilled Chicken and Veggie Pockets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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