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

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.

Raymond Mtsimba
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pitas were fluffy and soft. The tzatziki sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Vicor Ifeanyi
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the pitas were the perfect vessel for all of the delicious ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


Talha Mayo
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and the pitas are the perfect way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md alamin Hussain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ruben Crisanto
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make. It's so easy and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful, and the pitas are the perfect way to serve it.


Sheila Hughes
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pitas were fluffy and soft. The tzatziki sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Tshwaro Lerumo
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the pitas were the perfect vessel for all of the delicious ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


Q Williams
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and the pitas are the perfect way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Matryzah Trymore
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Addel Shabeer
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make. It's so easy and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful, and the pitas are the perfect way to serve it.


Kris Lastname
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pitas were fluffy and soft. The tzatziki sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


irap app
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the pitas were the perfect vessel for all of the delicious ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


MOHD MOHDRATTAN2731
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and the pitas are the perfect way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Emotions
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Killua Laya
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make. It's so easy and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful, and the pitas are the perfect way to serve it.


Nasira Rani
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pitas were fluffy and soft. The tzatziki sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Meni Asho
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the pitas were the perfect vessel for all of the delicious ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.