Description
Chicken Pita Pockets with Garlic Sauce offer a delicious fusion of tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy garlic sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread—ideal for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Pita bread
- Lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Your favorite spices (cumin or paprika)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- While cooking, chop lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm pita bread in a skillet or oven until soft.
- Slice cooked chicken and fill each pita pocket with chicken strips, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and drizzle with garlic sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. - Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for variety. - Customize your pockets by adding toppings like feta cheese or olives.