Description
A quick and flavorful meal featuring grilled chicken stuffed in pita bread with a creamy roasted red pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 whole wheat pita breads
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until done.
- Blend roasted red peppers, Greek yogurt, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips.
- Warm pita bread and fill with chicken, lettuce, and red onion.
- Drizzle with roasted red pepper sauce and serve.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for a faster meal.
- Add feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Store sauce separately if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pita, roasted red pepper sauce, quick lunch, Mediterranean recipe