Description
This Chicken Pitas recipe is a quick and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in a creamy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing, seasoned with lemon and oregano. Stuffed into warm pita pockets and topped with fresh cucumber, tomato, lettuce, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese, these pita sandwiches make a perfect high-protein lunch or light dinner option.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken breast
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable Toppings
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
Assembly
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 pita pockets or flatbreads
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss chicken with dressing: Add the cooked shredded or diced chicken into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together carefully to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the creamy mixture.
- Warm the pita: If desired, slightly warm the pita pockets or flatbreads in a microwave or on a stovetop skillet to make them soft and pliable for easy filling.
- Assemble the pitas: Open each pita pocket gently and fill it generously with the dressed chicken mixture. Top each with chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese for fresh flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately: Serve the assembled chicken pitas right away for the best taste and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute the yogurt-mayo dressing with hummus or tzatziki sauce for a different Mediterranean flavor.
- This recipe works well with leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save preparation time.
- To make it dairy-free, omit the feta and either use a dairy-free yogurt or skip the creamy dressing.
- Customize the veggies with your favorites such as bell peppers or olives for extra taste.
