Best 6 Asian Chicken Pitas Recipes

Asian chicken pitas are a delightful blend of flavors, combining the exotic taste of Asian cuisine with the convenience of a pita pocket. With a myriad of recipes available, finding the best one can be a challenge. This article aims to guide you through the world of Asian chicken pitas, providing essential tips and tricks to help you create a mouthwatering dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a modern twist, we have got you covered. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect Asian chicken pita recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN PITAS

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There's no need to order takeout next time you're craving Greek food. These grilled Chicken Pitas are restaurant quality and easy to make at home!

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories Main Course

Time 2h44m

Number Of Ingredients 32

Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried dill
2 teaspoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon (juiced)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
2½ cups well chopped romaine
1½ cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes (I used a mix of red and yellow - so pretty)
1 cup diced English cucumber
½ cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
½ cup pitted and sliced kalamata olives
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
sea salt (to taste)
½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
½ cup light sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons milk (as needed)
½ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
½ lemon (juiced)
¼ cup crumbled feta (plus additional for sprinkling on top)
additional feta cheese for garnish
8 Greek flatbread pitas (like Papa Pita white or wheat)

Steps:

Combine seasoning in a small bowl. Add olive oil and lemon juice and mix to combine.
Either pound or slice chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. Place chicken in a gallon size zippered plastic storage bag and pour the marinade over the top. Seal the bag and push the chicken around until it is well coated with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8.
Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board and slice it into small pieces.
Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, kalamata olives, onion and parsley in a medium bowl and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Just cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl using 2 tablespoons milk. Stir and add more milk only if needed to reach a nice, thick sauce-like consistency. Can be made several hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Layer the pitas with grilled chicken, the salad mixture and a drizzle of the sauce. Sprinkle with additional feta, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pita, Calories 418 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 772 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

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I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PITAS:
8 pita pocket halves
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

ASIAN CHICKEN BURGERS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1 small carrot
1 small red onion, halved
1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 teaspoons hot Asian chili sauce, such as sambal oelek
8 ounces white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Juice of 1 lime
4 whole-wheat sesame hamburger buns

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mist a baking sheet with cooking spray. Grate the carrot and 1/2 onion into a large bowl. Add the chicken, panko, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, the ginger, 3 teaspoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sambal oelek and mix until combined. Shape the chicken mixture into 4 patties and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice the remaining 1/2 onion. Toss with the mushrooms, sesame oil, lime juice and the remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a bowl. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce and 2 teaspoons sambal oelek with 1 tablespoon water in another bowl. Warm the hamburger buns in the oven. Serve the burgers on the buns with a drizzle of the hoisin-sambal sauce and some of the mushroom mixture.

ASIAN CHICKEN PITAS

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Everything that makes an egg roll great, without the deep-fat frying! I haven't tried this yet, just posting for safe keeping. **I've done a little research and think a great sauce may be the best accompiament I would suggest recipe #33113 by Bergy or recipe #89827 by Miraklegirl. Of course if you have a favorite sauce give that a try! Found on myrecipes web site

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 pitas, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup diced water chestnut
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil or 1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 (7 inch) whole wheat pita bread, cut in half crosswise
2 leaves lettuce leaves

Steps:

Place chicken in a medium saucepan; add chicken stock to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from liquid. Let chicken cool to touch. Chop chicken into bite-size pieces.
Combine chicken, sprouts, water chestnuts,green onions, and garlic. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, and oil; pour over chicken mixture, tossing gently.
Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf; spoon chicken mixture evenly into pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 517.2, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 30.9

GREEK CHICKEN PITAS

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Greek-style chicken pitas. Instead of yogurt sauce, you can substitute Tzatziki sauce.

Provided by AREMAYER

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 6h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup cucumber, peeled and diced
4 pita bread rounds, cut in half

Steps:

Place onion and garlic in a slow cooker. Season chicken with lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice; place on top of onions.
Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours.
In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, sour cream, and cucumber. Refrigerate until chicken is done cooking.
When chicken is done, fill pita halves with chicken, and top with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 531.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS

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These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. - Becky A. Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 medium lemons, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 pita pocket halves
1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber and sliced red onion

Steps:

Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining lemon. On 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from kabobs; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken in pita pockets with tzatziki sauce and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips

For a quick and easy meal, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
To make the pitas more flavorful, brush them with olive oil or melted butter before grilling.
If you don't have a grill, you can cook the pitas in a skillet over medium heat.
To make the cucumber-yogurt sauce, use Greek yogurt for a thicker, creamier sauce.
If you don't have sriracha sauce, you can substitute another hot sauce, such as Tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper sauce.
For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as roasted red peppers or sautéed mushrooms.

Conclusion

These Asian chicken pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. They are also a great option for a packed lunch or a party appetizer. With their flavorful chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, these pitas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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