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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 541kcal
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.
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
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 1027mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 3mg
