Stir-fried chicken pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and warm pita bread creates a satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a variety of ingredients to choose from, you can customize your stir-fried chicken pitas to suit your own tastes and preferences. From classic stir-fry vegetables like broccoli and carrots to more exotic options like bok choy and water chestnuts, the possibilities are endless.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
FRIED CHICKEN PITAS
These pitas are very different from your usual chicken sandwiches-they use leftover fried chicken! No one will be able to resist these tasty treats. -Jennifer Veneziano, Carmel, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, dressing, bacon, onions, mustard and pepper. Spoon into pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
POPPY SEED-CHICKEN PITAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cover the chicken with cold water in a saucepan and add 1 teaspoon salt. Remove strips of zest from half of the orange with a vegetable peeler; add the zest to the water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes. Remove the chicken and let cool.
- Grate the remaining orange zest into a large bowl; juice the orange into the bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, celery, nuts, chives, poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add the apricots, if desired.
- Shred the chicken, discarding the bones and skin, and toss with the dressing. Stuff a few lettuce leaves and some of the chicken salad into each pita.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 749, Fat 41 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 109 milligrams, Sodium 957 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 43 grams
SKINNY CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS
40% more vitamin A • 66% more fiber • 53% less fat than the original recipe. All hail Chicken Caesar! This tangy finger food keeps its flavor.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven control to broil. Brush both sides of chicken with 1 tablespoon of the dressing; sprinkle with pepper.
- Place chicken on rack in broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cool about 5 minutes. Cut into thin slices.
- In medium bowl, toss lettuce, carrot and cheese with remaining dressing until coated. Fill each pita bread half with tomato and chicken; top with lettuce mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
VEGGIE CHICKEN PITAS
These delicious pita pockets are literally stuffed with veggies, chicken and cheese. They make for great on-the-go dinners. (But bring a napkin!) -Bill Parkis, Wilmington, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the onion, carrots, broccoli and peas in oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the chicken, red peppers, wine, oregano and cayenne; heat through. Spoon mixture into pita breads; sprinkle with cheeses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STIR-FRY PITA SANDWICHES
Make and share this Stir-Fry Pita Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut chicken tenders in half lengthwise and crosswise.
- Coat large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook and stir chicken over medium heat 3 minutes.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes.
- Add Italian dressing and red pepper flakes; cover and cook 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; uncover and let cool 5 minutes.
- While chicken mixture is cooling, cut pita breads in half to form pockets.
- Line each pocket with lettuce leaf.
- Spoon chicken filling into pockets; sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Note: Salad dressings offer a surprising amount of convenience in the kitchen.
- Their basic components of oil, vinegar, herbs and spices provide a ready-made marinade or seasoned oil for cooking meats and poultry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 1035.8, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 28.4
FRIED CHICKEN LIVER PITAS WITH RED ONION MARMALADE AND WATERCRESS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 20 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Place the chicken livers in bowl with the buttermilk. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper and set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 2. Saute the red onions in 3 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Add the sugar and balsamic and cook until the balsamic is reduced by half and is a paste-like consistency, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
- 3. Heat the mini pitas over a grill or a burner for 10 seconds per side. Cut into wedges and set aside.
- 4. Heat canola oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees F. Combine the flour, cornmeal, cayenne, baking soda, and some salt and pepper in a shallow bowl or pie plate. In batches, remove the chicken livers from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess flour. Gently add the livers to the fryer and cook 1 1/2 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
- 5. Place 1 tablespoon onion marmalade on a wedge of pita, then top with watercress leaves and a chicken liver.
CHICKEN STIR FRY ON PITA BREAD
I found this recipe in our local supermarket flyer and thought it looked like a quick and easy meal!
Provided by BrendaM
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Before stir frying, make sure the rice is cooked and cooled and the onions, celery and carrots are chopped!
- (stir frying goes fast) Combine the sesame oil and garlic powder in a bowl and add chicken to marinate briefly while wok or skillet is heating.
- Heat electric skillet or wok to about 375 degrees and add chicken.
- Stir chicken and cook for about 5- 7 minutes.
- Add onions, celery, carrots and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce.
- Stir to mix and add the egg.
- Continue mixing quickly.
- When egg is cooked, add cold rice and remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
- Stir-fry over high heat until rice is hot.
- Serve with crisp toasted pita bread.
ITALIAN CHICKEN PITAS
Add something tasty to your family's Italian dinner! Serve cheesy chicken pitas made with veggies - ready in 25 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Add zucchini, carrot, onion, basil, oregano and pepper; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomato.
- Cut pita breads in half to form pockets; fill with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN PITAS
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray heat skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Add zucchini, carrot, onion, basil, oregano and pepper stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomato. Fill pita breads with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 30) Fat 3g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 35mg Sodium 270mg Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 18g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using chicken breasts, slice them thinly against the grain for more tender results.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of spices and herbs helps to infuse it with flavor. Be sure to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Use a hot skillet: When cooking the chicken, make sure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken. This will help to sear the chicken and prevent it from sticking.
- Cook the chicken in batches: If you're cooking a lot of chicken, cook it in batches to prevent the skillet from becoming overcrowded. This will help to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking the chicken will make it dry and tough.
- Serve the chicken immediately: Once the chicken is cooked, serve it immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried chicken pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of marinades and toppings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating a unique and flavorful dish. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stir-fried chicken pitas a try!
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