Welcome to the world of grilled pita bread! This delectable flatbread is a staple in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, and for good reason. Its slightly chewy texture, smoky flavor, and versatility make it a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of dishes. Whether you're grilling it to serve as a simple appetizer, using it as a wrap for your favorite fillings, or topping it with a variety of flavorful ingredients, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we'll provide you with a selection of the best grilled pita recipes, ranging from mouthwatering dips and spreads to hearty sandwiches and refreshing salads. So fire up your grill and get ready to explore the delicious world of grilled pita bread.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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!
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH GRILLED PITA
Steps:
- Chicken:
- In large bowl whisk together all the souvlaki ingredients, except the chicken. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons for Round 2 Recipe Greek Flat Bread. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- In a medium bowl combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a floured work surface, roll out each portion into 6 to 7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
- Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
- Grill the dough for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The pitas should be cooked through but still pliable and not too crispy.
- To Assemble:
- Put a grilled pita onto a plate, top with some cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and some tzatziki sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients and arrange on a serving platter.
GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR
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
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
GRILLED GREEK PITA PIZZAS
This easy flatbread pizza captures classic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. It works equally well as a speedy main dish or an appetizer. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the first six ingredients in a small bowl; toss to combine. Spread hummus over pita breads. Top with artichoke mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Grill pizzas, covered, over medium heat until bottoms are golden brown, 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 34g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 1336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
MIDDLE EASTERN GRILLED CHICKEN PITA SANDWICHES WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the marinade:
- In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the lemon juice, the garlic paste, the thyme, and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the chicken, pricked in several places with a fork, in one layer in a large shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and let the chicken marinate, covered and chilled, turning it once, for at least 3 hours or, preferably overnight
- Make the sauce:
- In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the garlic paste, the lemon juice, the parsley, the mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
- On an oiled grill set about 6 inches over glowing coals or in an oiled ridged grill pan set over moderately high eat grill the chicken (discard the marinade) turning it, for 12 to 15 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, in a skillet cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened and lightly golden. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the tomato and the sesame seeds, and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut it diagonally into thin slices. Cut off a small piece of each pita loaf to form an opening and heat the pita loaves on the grill, turning them once, for several seconds, or until they are just softened. Divide the chicken, the onion mixture, and the sauce among the pita loaves.
GRILLED CHICKEN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND ARUGULA
You might need a few common ingredients from the grocery store - chicken breast, cucumbers, yogurt, herbs - to make this satisfying pita sandwich, but it's not at all difficult to put together. It's a year-round favorite. If you're in the mood to bake, try making your own pita bread.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories lunch, sandwiches, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and rub with a little olive oil. Bring to room temperature.
- Place a cast-iron pan or a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add chicken breasts, lower heat to medium and cook gently for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until firm to the touch. (To keep meat moist, do not overcook.) Set aside to rest and cool to room temperature, then slice crosswise at a diagonal.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together yogurt, olives, cucumber, mint, parsley, garlic, oregano, sumac and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste.
- Heat pita breads in toaster oven or a dry skillet over medium-high. Cut each pita in half to make half-moon pockets. Fill each pocket with chicken, yogurt sauce and arugula. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
GRILLED TOFU AND VEGETABLE PITA POCKETS
Categories Sandwich Vegetable Vegetarian Lunch Feta Mint Tofu Bell Pepper Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk dressing and mint in small bowl to blend. Arrange tofu, bell peppers and green onions on small platter; brush with some of dressing mixture.
- Wrap pita bread in foil; place at edge of grill to warm through. Grill vegetables and tofu until lightly charred and heated through, occasionally turning and brushing with some dressing mixture, about 8 minutes for vegetables and 5 minutes for tofu.
- Cut tofu and peppers into 1/4-inch pieces. Fill each pita half with 1/4 of tofu and peppers. Top each with 2 green onions and 1/4 of feta cheese. Drizzle with any remaining dressing mixture and serve.
GRILLED CHORIZO, GOAT CHEESE, AND WATERCRESS PITA PIZZAS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sauté chorizo in large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up with spoon, about 8 minutes. Transfer chorizo to sieve set over bowl and drain. Mix 2 1/2 cups watercress and goat cheese in medium bowl.
- Lightly brush 1 side of each pita bread with oil. Grill, oiled side down, until bottom is just crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to work surface, grilled side up. Cover each pita bread with cheese mixture, chorizo, and several sweet pepper rings, dividing equally.
- Return pita pizzas to barbecue. Grill, covered, until goat cheese softens, about 2 minutes. Transfer pita pizzas to serving platter. Top each with more watercress and serve.
PITA POCKETS WITH GRILLED VEGGIES
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brush bell peppers, pineapple and zucchini slices with olive oil. Grill pieces on each side until tender. Cool slightly; cut into chunks.
- Combine all ingredients in salad kit except Summer Vinaigrette, in large bowl. Add bell peppers, pineapple, zucchini and feta cheese, toss well. Toss with vinaigrette. Spoon salad mixture into pita breads halves.
GRILLED VEGGIE PITA PIZZAS
Grilling these pizzas is a quick summery alternative to cooking them in the oven. If it's raining, simply pop them in a 350° oven for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, cook arugula just until wilted; remove and keep warm. , Brush one side of each pita with remaining oil. Layer with cheese, tomatoes, arugula, onion mixture, olives and capers. Grill pizzas, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
GRILLED EGGPLANT PITA PIZZAS
We grow eggplants and love to use them for our special pizza. Grilling adds robust flavor to the crust, veggies and garlic. Waiting for the eggplants to grow is the hardest part! -Judy Barrett, Chelsea, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 pizzas.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut eggplants into 3/4-in. slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss red pepper, onion and garlic with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to a grill wok or open grill basket; place on grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat 8-12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly charred, stirring frequently., Rinse and drain eggplants; blot dry with paper towels. Brush eggplants with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender. Cut each slice into quarters., Brush both sides of pita breads with remaining oil. Grill, covered, over medium-low heat 1-2 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from grill., Layer grilled sides of pitas with grilled vegetables, tomato, cheese and olives. If desired, sprinkle with pepper flakes. Return to grill; cook, covered, 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. , Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH PITA, HALLOUMI AND SHAVED CUCUMBER SALAD
Steps:
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F or preheat a large grill pan over medium heat. Clean and oil the grates or grill pan.
- Combine the lemon zest with the 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, the cumin, turmeric, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl; stir together. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes to 1 hour, then thread 5 to 6 chicken cubes onto each skewer.
- While the chicken marinates, peel the cucumber into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the dill fronds, the juice from 1/2 of the zested lemon and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss and set aside until ready to serve.
- Grill the skewers, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and all sides are charred, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove to a platter and squeeze juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon over the top.
- Two minutes before the chicken is done cooking, grill the halloumi until warmed through and lightly charred, about 1 minute per side.
- For each serving, top 1 pita with some of the cucumber salad, 1 to 2 slices of the halloumi and 2 chicken skewers. Drizzle with tahini and serve.
SPICY HUMMUS WITH GRILLED PITA
Steps:
- Place chickpeas, garlic, chipotle, lemon juice and tahini in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Brush the pita with olive oil on both sides. Grill until golden brown. Cut into eighths. Serve hummus with pitas and peppers.
CHICKPEA CILANTRO DIP WITH GRILLED PITA AND CARROT STICKS
Categories Condiment/Spread Bean Vegetable Appetizer Low Fat Back to School Summer Healthy Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill and on lid.
- Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers, then purée chickpeas with yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill pitas on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes total.
- Serve dip with pitas and carrots.
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN WRAPPED IN PITA WITH TZATZIKI
An easy weeknight recipe for grilled chicken, that is bursting with bright, lemony flavor that the whole family will like!
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Main dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 wraps
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together the ingredients for the marinade.
- Trim the chicken and place it in a zip-top bag. Carefully pour all of the marinade over the chicken. Close the bag tightly and use your hands to massage the chicken to spread the marinade all over the chicken pieces. Refrigerate for at least two hours and up to four hours.
- When ready to cook the chicken, remove from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for half an hour.
- Heat your grill to medium high. Place chicken pieces on the grill and cook the first side for about 4 to 5 minutes, then turn over and cook on the other side for about 3 to 4 minutes (depending on the thickness). With an instant read thermometer, check the temperature - it should register 165° F. Remove the chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice over the chicken and serve wrapped in warm pita bread, with a good amount of ttzatziki, tomatoes, and sliced red onions.
GRILLED PITA BREAD !
This is such an easy recipe... and it looks and tastes great!
Provided by Colleen Sowa
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of pita breads
- 2. Place the pita breads on the grill for about 35 seconds to a minute on each side (just til lightly toasted and it looks pretty). Remove from grill and cut into triangle shapes using a pizza cutter. Serve with dip. https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/colleen-sowa/cannellini-hummus-dip-for-grilled-breads/quick-easy-healthy-crackers
MINTED TOMATO SALSA WITH GRILLED PITA CHIPS
Looking for an appetizer recipe? Combine a large tomato, with veggies and mint leaves in this citrus sparkled salsa that's ready in just 20 minutes- serve with grilled pita bread.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium nonmetal bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Refrigerate.
- In small bowl, mix oil and garlic. Separate layers of each pita bread by cutting around edges with sharp knife or kitchen scissors to form 2 rounds.
- Brush top side of each pita round with oil mixture. Place on grill over medium heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned and crisp. Cut into wedges. Serve warm pita chips with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED PITA CHIPS
A recipe from "The BBQ Bible", by Steven Raichlen, for the Middle East. Grilling is a great way to crisp wedges of pita bread for dipping. (It's also a great way to add fresh life to stale pita bread.) For extra color and flavor, sprinkle the chips with white or black sesame seeds before grilling.
Provided by diner524
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 24 wedges, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Cut larger pitas into 8 wedges, smaller pitas into 6 wedges. Generously brush both sides of each wedge with oil. Sprinkle one side of each wedge with sesame seeds (if using).
- When ready to cook, arrange the pita wedges on the grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned, 1-2 minutes each side. Place the wedges in a single layer on a tray, platter or rack and allow to cool. The wedges will crisp on cooling.
GRILLED SESAME-EGGPLANT DIP WITH PITA WEDGES
Steps:
- Place eggplants on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stove. Grill until skin is blackened and cracked and eggplant is tender and collapsing, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet and cool briefly. Cut eggplants in half. Scoop out flesh into large sieve set over bowl; discard skins. Drain at least 30 minutes and up to one hour. Place eggplant in large bowl; mash finely. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/4 cups green onions, garlic, and ginger. Saute until onions soften, about 2 minutes. Add eggplant; mix in soy sauce vinegar, and chili-garlic sauce. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Mix in 1/3 cup cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using. Toast pita breads on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stove until beginning to char. Cut into wedges. Transfer to bowl. Place eggplant dip in another bowl. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and cilantro. Serve with pita wedges.
GRILLED CURRIED MEAT ROLL PITA SANDWICHES
Skewering seasoned ground meat for grilling is a Greek tradition, as is serving it in pita bread with cool yogurt and crunchy cucumber.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat grill. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion, curry powder and salt; mix well. Shape mixture into four 6-inch sausage-shaped rolls. Flatten each to 2-inch width. Place a 12-inch metal skewer through center of each roll.
- In medium bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber and lemon peel; blend well. Set aside.
- When ready to grill, place skewered meat rolls on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 9 to 12 minutes or until meat rolls are thoroughly cooked, turning once.
- Remove skewers; place meat rolls in pita bread halves. Top each with lettuce, tomato and yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- Choose the right pita bread: Look for pita bread that is fresh and soft. You can find pita bread at most grocery stores or Middle Eastern markets.
- Grill the pita bread over medium heat: This will help to prevent the bread from burning. You can grill the pita bread on a stovetop grill pan or on an outdoor grill.
- Brush the pita bread with olive oil: This will help to keep the bread from drying out and will also add flavor.
- Top the pita bread with your favorite toppings: There are endless possibilities for toppings, so get creative! Some popular options include hummus, baba ghanoush, grilled vegetables, and feta cheese.
- Serve the pita bread warm: Grilled pita bread is best served warm, so enjoy it right away!
Conclusion:
Grilled pita bread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. It's easy to make and can be topped with a variety of different ingredients. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled pita bread a try!
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