These refreshing Pita Chicken Sandwiches combine tender, sautéed chicken breast with a crisp cucumber and non-fat yogurt sauce. The chicken is cooked with onions until golden, then sliced and tossed with wine vinegar and chives for a bright, tangy finish. The cool, creamy cucumber sauce provides a perfect contrast to the warm chicken, creating a balanced and satisfying meal. Ideal for a light lunch or a quick dinner, these sandwiches are best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together. A healthy, Mediterranean-inspired option that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Pita Chicken Sandwiches
Description
These refreshing Pita Chicken Sandwiches combine tender, saut&# 195;©ed chicken breast with a crisp cucumber and non-fat yogurt sauce. The chicken is cooked with onions until golden, then sliced and tossed with wine vinegar and chives for a bright, tangy finish. The cool, creamy cucumber sauce provides a perfect contrast to the warm chicken, creating a balanced and satisfying meal. Ideal for a light lunch or a quick dinner, these sandwiches are best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together. A healthy, Mediterranean-inspired option that is both delicious and easy to prepare.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes.
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Turn chicken, add thinly sliced onion, and cook for about 6 minutes more or until onion is clear and chicken is tender.
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Remove skillet from heat.
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Cut chicken into thin slices across the grain of the breast and place in a bowl.
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Add sautéed onion to the bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper, mixing carefully.
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Add vinegar and chives; mix well.
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In a small bowl, mix together yogurt and shredded cucumber.
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On each piece of pita bread, spread 2 tablespoons of yogurt-cucumber sauce.
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Place 1/4 of the chicken mixture on each pita bread.
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Fold pita in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 66.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.5g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The chicken breasts should be boneless, skinless, and weigh about 1 1/4 pounds total.
Shred the cucumber to yield about 1/2 cup for the sauce.
Use 8-inch size pita bread slices.
Chilling the wrapped sandwiches for at least 2 hours allows the flavors to meld and makes for a refreshing meal.
