Healthy Mediterranean-Style Chicken Pita Pockets

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22 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 1HR

Healthy Mediterranean-Style Chicken Pita Pockets

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Mediterranean-style marinated chicken is stuffed into pita pockets with veggie and a delicious homemade yogurt sauce. You will love this healthier and spiced-up version of your favorite chicken gyros.

Healthy Mediterranean-Style Chicken Pita Pockets

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Mediterranean-style marinated chicken is stuffed into pita pockets with veggie and a delicious homemade yogurt sauce. You will love this healthier and spiced-up version of your favorite chicken gyros.

1HR

Total Time

$1.82

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

6

US / Metric

Chicken

1 lb

or Chicken Tenders

2 Tbsp

1/2

Lemon, juiced

1/2 tsp

plus more to taste

1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1/2 Tbsp

1/2 tsp

Ground Allspice

1/2 tsp

Ground Nutmeg

1/4 tsp

Ground Coriander

2 cloves

Garlic, minced

1 tsp

Mediterranean Spices

or Italian Seasoning

Wraps

1

2

Small Bell Peppers

1

Large Tomato

or 2 Small Tomatoes

1

1/2 Tbsp

1/2 cup

Plain Yogurt

1/4

Lemon, juiced

1/2 tsp

McCormick® Garlic Powder

1 tsp

Dried Dill Weed

or 1/2 tsp Fresh Dill

to taste

Pita Bread

preferably pita pockets

to taste

Hot Sauce

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

158

Fat

6.6 g

Protein

16.7 g

Carbs

9.2 g

Healthy Mediterranean-Style Chicken Pita Pockets

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Author's Notes

Store all of the ingredients in separate containers. They will keep fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days. The chicken can also be frozen for about 3 months if kept in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

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step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

step 2

Begin by marinating the Chicken Breast (1 lb) in Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Lemon (1/2), Garlic (2 cloves), Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp), Paprika (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Nutmeg (1/2 tsp), Ground Coriander (1/4 tsp), and Mediterranean Spices (1 tsp) for at least 30 minutes.

step 2 Begin by marinating the Chicken Breast (1 lb) in Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Lemon (1/2), Garlic (2 cloves), Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp), Paprika (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Nutmeg (1/2 tsp), Ground Coriander (1/4 tsp), and Mediterranean Spices (1 tsp) for at least 30 minutes.

step 3

While the chicken is marinating, slice Red Onion (1) and Bell Peppers (2). Add them to a sheet pan and season with Olive Oil (1/2 Tbsp), Salt, and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to taste. Place the chicken on the sheet pan with the vegetables.

step 3 While the chicken is marinating, slice Red Onion (1) and Bell Peppers (2). Add them to a sheet pan and season with Olive Oil (1/2 Tbsp), Salt, and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to taste. Place the chicken on the sheet pan with the vegetables.

step 4

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. It should be 165 degrees F (70 degrees C). Slice or dice the chicken.

step 4 Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. It should be 165 degrees F (70 degrees C). Slice or dice the chicken.

step 5

Dice Tomato (1) and Cucumber (1). Add them to a bowl and mix together with Salt (1/2 tsp).

step 6

Make yogurt sauce by mixing the Plain Yogurt (1/2 cup) with Lemon (1/4), McCormick® Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp), and Dried Dill Weed (1 tsp). Store in the fridge until ready to assemble the pitas.

step 7

Cut tops off of Pita Bread (to taste) and stuff with 1/4 cup diced chicken and veggies. Top with the yogurt sauce and Hot Sauce (to taste) and serve.

step 7 Cut tops off of Pita Bread (to taste) and stuff with 1/4 cup diced chicken and veggies. Top with the yogurt sauce and Hot Sauce (to taste) and serve.

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