Best 4 Greek Pita Bread Recipes

Are you craving the authentic taste of traditional Greek pita bread, the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mediterranean dishes? Look no further! In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the best Greek pita bread. We'll provide you with a step-by-step guide, complete with tips and insights, to help you achieve the perfect balance of chewy texture, crispy crust, and irresistible flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create delicious Greek pita bread that will impress your family and friends.

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

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING

Greek Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad with Warm Pita Bread for Wrapping image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, 2 packages from meat case
Salt and pepper
8 pita breads
1 ripe lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoon red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano, 4 stems, stripped of leaves and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 hearts Romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/3 seedless or English cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls, chopped

Steps:

Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR

Grilled Chicken, Greek-Style, With Salad and Warm Pita Bread For image

This is a family pleasing dinner recipe, adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe. It's pretty easy to make and gives you all those yummy Greek flavors.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into large strips
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
8 pita breads
1 lemon, the zest and juice are needed
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, stripped of leaves and chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, chopped (amt depends on your love for garlic!)
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, coarsely chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 English cucumber, seedless kind, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Wrap the pita breads in foil, and put in the warm oven until dinner is ready.
Put the chicken into a shallow dish with sides.Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
Mix the lemon zest and juice with the vinegar and then whisk in the oil. Add the oregano, garlic and whisk it again to make sure it's combined well. Pour about half of this dressing over the chicken strips and turn them to coat.
Combine all the veggies in a big bowl and toss well with that leftover dressing (don't pour it all in at once. add some and toss the salad and repeat until you reach the right amt of dressing for your liking). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Grill the chicken strips for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken strips to your salad bowl/dish when they are cooked through.
Remove the pitas from your oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and then arrange them around your salad bowl/dish.
To serve, each person can pile on the grilled chicken and veggies onto their pita and wrap it up!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.7, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1671.7, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 61.3

SPICY LAMB SHISH KEBABS WITH GREEK PITA BREAD

Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs With Greek Pita Bread image

Make and share this Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs With Greek Pita Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h36m

Yield 6 kebobs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
3/4 tablespoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs trimmed lean leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 lb small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
greek pita bread, warmed for serving

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the paprika, cumin, allspice, garlic and the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
Add the lamb and stir until evenly coated.
Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Thread the lamb and zucchini onto 12 long metal skewers and brush with oil.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Grill the kebabs over moderately high heat, turning, until the lamb is browned outside and medium-rare inside, 6 minutes.
Serve the lamb kebabs with Warm Greek pita bread.

GREEK PITA BREAD

Greek Pita Bread image

A quick and delicious flat bread to enjoy with every Greek meze spread.

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories Bread

Time 40m

Yield 8 pitas

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1½ cups lukewarm water
1½ tsp. active dry yeast
1 tsp. sugar
2 TBSP. olive oil
1 tsp. sea salt
3½ cup all-purpose flour
--- extra flour for rolling

Steps:

In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a hook, add the water, the yeast, and the sugar and mix to combine. Let the mixture stand for five minutes or until you see that the yeast is forming small bubbles. Add the olive oil and the salt . With the motor running, gradually add the flour and mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Cover and leave in a warm spot in your kitchen to rise and rest for about 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into eight pieces. Dust each piece with some extra flour and roll it out into 8" rounds that are about ¼" thick. If the dough resists the stretching, let it relax for a few minutes and then try rolling it again. Lightly poke the surface of your pita breads with the tines of a fork, making sure you do not poke right through.
Place a heavy cast-iron skillet (or a non-stick pan) over medium-high heat. Grease the hot skillet with some olive oil. Place the pita on the hot skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the pita for a couple of minutes until it starts to puff up and get a nice golden color. Flip and cook the other side.
Place the pita breads on a clean cotton kitchen towel and cover with the towel. Continue with the rest of the pitas, greasing the skillet lightly each time as you go. Stack the pitas, tucked inside the kitchen towel. Serve warm or allow to cool inside the kitchen towel.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, unbleached flour, active dry yeast, and warm water are essential for making perfect pita bread.
Activate the yeast properly: Proof the yeast in warm water with a little sugar before adding it to the dough. This will help ensure that the yeast is active and will produce a light, fluffy bread.
Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough develops the gluten, which gives pita bread its characteristic chewy texture. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise in a warm place: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven: Before baking the pita bread, preheat the oven to the highest temperature it can go. This will help create steam in the oven, which will help the pita bread puff up.
Cook the pita bread until it is golden brown: Bake the pita bread for about 5 minutes, or until it is golden brown and puffed up. Serve the pita bread warm, or let it cool and store it in a airtight container for later use.

Conclusion:

Pita bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be used in a variety of dishes. With a little practice, you can easily make perfect pita bread at home. When you follow these tips, you will be able to make pita bread that is light, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy these homemade pitas with your favorite dips, spreads, or fillings, or use them to make sandwiches, wraps, or pizzas.

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