Best 9 Mediterranean Chicken Pita Pockets Recipes

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Searching for a simple yet incredibly flavorful meal that transports you to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean? Look no further than Mediterranean chicken pita pockets, a delightful culinary creation that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh herbs, tangy spices, and juicy chicken with the comforting embrace of warm, fluffy pita bread. Let us embark on a culinary journey with our expert guide, where we'll craft the perfect Mediterranean chicken pita pockets, capturing the essence of this beloved cuisine in every bite.

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



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These are so good, you will want more and more of these very tasty pitas. If desired, cooked turkey may be used in place of chicken.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas
2 medium tomatoes, washed and chopped
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat is okay)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best, low-fat is okay)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill (or to taste)
4 (1 1/2 ounce) pita breads, halved crosswise
4 whole iceberg lettuce or 4 whole shredded lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • Bring a half cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add the frozen peas, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4 minutes (do not overcook); drain, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked peas, tomatoes, feta cheese, green onion and black pepper if desired.
  • Fold in the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and dillweed; toss well to combine.
  • Line the pita halves with a leaf of lettuce or shredded lettuce if desired, and stuff with chicken mixture.
  • If you are a garlic lover, then fresh garlic or garlic powder may be added to the mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN PITA POCKETS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pita pockets
8 slices leftover beef brisket from Grilled Beef Brisket with Tangy Mop Sauce recipe
1 cup leftover Pickled Cucumber Salad from recipe

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together the yogurt, parsley, hot sauce, cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Slice the top off of each pita pocket. Fill each pocket with 2 slices of brisket, a quarter of the pickled cucumbers and drizzle with the yogurt mixture. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tyson Grilled and Ready Breast Fillets
3/4 cup ranch-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed, dried
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mushrooms, fresh; sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings
1 cup lettuce, shredded
4 large pita bread pockets, halved

Steps:

  • 1. Blend salad dressing and dill in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook chicken according to package directions. Dice.
  • 3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken and stir.
  • Serving Suggestion: Stuff pita bread halves evenly with chicken mixture. Top with lettuce and dressing. Serve with carrot sticks. Refrigerate leftovers.

MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND PITA POCKETS



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This is a very simple spicy stir-fry recipe based on similar dishes from several Mediterranean countries. It is healthy, economical, easy and quick to make in a Wok or Karhai. My kids have adored it since they were toddlers, and that was many years ago! The accuracy of amounts does not matter but keep the ratios about the same though. Use fresh lean and tender Pork. Experiment! That's what cooking is about

Provided by Chilli Prawn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-12 Piockets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb pork
2 -4 fresh chili peppers
2 red capsicums
1 yellow capsicum
1 green capsicum
2 large Spanish onions
2 -3 large fresh tomatoes
4 -6 garlic cloves
2 cm fresh ginger
6 -12 drops Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons coriander powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 -12 tablespoons olive oil or 6 -12 tablespoons peanut oil
6 -12 pita breads

Steps:

  • Slice the pork into 1 cm strips. Mince the ginger and garlic, mix with the lemon juice, sea salt, and ground coriander. Put in fridge for about half an hour; longer if you like.
  • Slice onions and capsicums in to strips about 1/2 cm wide. Slice chilies finely and put all in a bowl for later.
  • Heat oil to medium hot and add a few strips of pork and cook (in batches) until they just start to brown at the edges (about a minute). As each batch browns remove it and put in to a bowl to relax.
  • Now cook the onions in remaining oil (add more oil if you need to) until the onions begin to soften and become slightly transparent. This takes about a minute, so don't overcook them as they will be cooked more later.
  • Remove and mix well with the pork strips.
  • Fry the capsicum and chili strips for about minute, add the roughly chopped tomatoes, and cook for about 30 seconds on high heat.
  • Now add the pork and onions to this mixture, add Tabasco, and bring back to full heat.
  • Check seasoning and add more salt and pepper if you need to. You can also add more Tabasco if you like it hotter. Garnish with a little chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) if you wish. Keep the dish warm while you do the Pitas.
  • Heat pitas and slice open on one side.
  • Serve the pork mixture in a bowl and let each person stuff their own pita. If it is anything like our house you will be checking how many each person has had! I can never make enough of this dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.3, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 857.9, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 11.3, Protein 45

MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED-CHICKEN PITA



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Cut this sandwich into wedges and eat it like a pizza.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (3 to 4 halves)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 6-inch pitas
1 1/3 cups prepared hummus
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (about 4 ounces)
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 4 ounces)
1/2 small head radicchio, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush grates with oil. Grill chicken, turning once, until cooked through and lightly marked in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut into strips.
  • Brush both sides of each pita with oil. Grill, flipping once, until lightly marked and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Spread hummus on one side of each pita. Top with chicken, tomatoes, scallions, radicchio, and feta. Drizzle with oil; serve immediately with lemon.

MARINATED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA AND SLAW



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Chicken skewers, marinated in coleslaw dressing and spices, are grilled and served with pita bread and a refreshing cabbage slaw.

Provided by Marie's Dressings

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in large bite-sized pieces
1 large onion, chopped in large pieces
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water
½ head green cabbage, shredded
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
½ cup Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 pieces pita bread
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Alternate pieces of chicken and onion onto each skewer, then place skewers in a shallow baking dish. Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken skewers, coating them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, stir together the cabbage, onion, parsley, and Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick of spice, if you like.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates with a little oil to coat and grill the marinated chicken skewers. Turn skewers occasionally until chicken is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately with warm pita bread, slaw, sliced tomatoes, and extra Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing for drizzling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 880.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE POCKETS



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I enjoy shredded chicken dishes, Moroccan seasonings and pita sandwiches. The addition of the carrot salad laced with dates and pomegranate seeds lends an extra punch and crunch. Mini flour tortillas can be substituted for pitas. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5h20m

Yield 14 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup pomegranate juice, divided
1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped and divided
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/4 cups shredded carrots
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
7 miniature pita pockets, halved
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the salsa, 6 tablespoons pomegranate juice, 1/3 cup dates, honey, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low, until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, combine the carrots, mayonnaise, pomegranate seeds and remaining dates. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Remove chicken from slow cooker; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return chicken and juices to slow cooker. Stir in remaining pomegranate juice; heat through. Serve in pitas with carrot slaw and, if desired, cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.

Provided by DOJAGRAM

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (6 ounce) package diced cooked chicken
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salad seasoning mix (such as Mrs.Dash®)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
6 pita bread rounds, split

Steps:

  • Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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I copied this delightful recipe when I was in Italy visiting my Aunt Elsa. The refreshing sandwich filling is nicely flavored with oregano and mint. I like it tucked into chewy pita bread. -Marcia Fuller, Sheridan, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced quartered seeded cucumber
1/2 cup sliced sweet onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, oregano, mint and salt. Pour over chicken mixture; toss gently., Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Line pita halves with lettuce; fill with chicken mixture, using a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance: Chop the vegetables, marinate the chicken, and measure out the ingredients before you start cooking. This will make the process go much faster.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to chop the vegetables and chicken evenly. It will also help you avoid accidents.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through before assembling the pita pockets. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs will add a lot of flavor to the pita pockets. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but they won't be as flavorful.
  • Serve the pita pockets warm: The pita pockets are best served warm. You can reheat them in the oven or microwave if they have cooled down.

Conclusion:

Mediterranean chicken pita pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. They are packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. The combination of the tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give these Mediterranean chicken pita pockets a try.

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