Description
Enjoy these flavorful Chicken Pita Pockets drizzled with creamy garlic sauce for a quick and satisfying meal that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 soft pita breads
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce)
- 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Make garlic sauce: Mix yogurt or sour cream with minced garlic and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Assemble pita pockets: Warm pita bread and fill generously with cooked chicken and fresh vegetables. Drizzle with garlic sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Customize your filling by adding roasted vegetables or swapping out chicken for tofu. - For an extra kick, drizzle with hot sauce or add feta cheese. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently to retain tenderness.