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Mediterranean Chicken Pita Sandwich Recipe
Ready in just 20 minutes, our Mediterranean Chicken Pita Sandwich packs a flavorful punch, making your lunchtime both delicious and effortless!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of allspice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2" cubes
- 5 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 4 pieces of pita bread
- 1 large cucumber peeled and sliced
- 2 large tomatoes sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, and vegetable oil. Add the diced chicken pieces and toss well to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken in a single layer and allow it to cook for 2 minutes undisturbed. Continue to sauté the chicken until cooked through, another 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together the Greek yogurt, oregano, olive oil, and salt to taste.
- Assemble the pita sandwiches by spreading one-quarter of the yogurt sauce over each of the four pitas, then topping with cooked chicken, cucumber, and tomato slices, and finishing with crumbled Feta cheese.
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Notes
- Store the cooked chicken and yogurt sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator; they'll stay good for up to 3 days. It's best not to freeze the assembled sandwich as the pita and fresh vegetables won't thaw well. However, you can freeze the cooked chicken for up to 2 months.
- Reheat the chicken in a microwave or skillet until heated through. For a fresh experience, assemble the sandwich with fresh pita, veggies, and sauce when ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
1027mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
634IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1027mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 634IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.