Pita Chicken Sandwiches

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Juicy grilled chicken with fresh cucumber yogurt sauce tucked into warm pita bread
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Pita Chicken Sandwiches

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 66.3

Description

These Pita Chicken Sandwiches are a delightful fusion of savory and fresh flavors, perfect for a light lunch or quick dinner. The chicken breast fillets are sauted until golden and tender, then tossed with caramelized onions, wine vinegar, and fresh chives for a bright, aromatic profile. The star of the show is the creamy non-fat plain yogurt mixed with shredded cucumber, which adds a cool, tangy contrast to the warm chicken. Tucked into soft 8-inch pita pockets, this sandwich is satisfying yet light. Its an easy weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes and offers a healthier twist on traditional Mediterranean wraps. Serve with a side salad or some pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken breast fillets to the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes on the first side.
  3. Turn chicken over, add thinly sliced onion, and cook for another 6 minutes or until the onion is translucent and chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for a minute.
  5. Slice the chicken into thin strips across the grain and place in a mixing bowl.
  6. Add the sauted onions to the bowl with the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then mix carefully to combine.
  7. Stir in the wine vinegar and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
  8. In a small separate bowl, mix together the non-fat plain yogurt and shredded cucumber.
  9. Lay out the 4 slices of pita bread. Spread 2 tablespoons of the yogurt-cucumber sauce onto each pita.
  10. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the pitas, placing one-quarter of the filling on each.
  11. Fold each pita in half and wrap securely in plastic wrap.
  12. Refrigerate the wrapped sandwiches for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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.

Keywords: pita, chicken, sandwich, mediterranean, yogurt, cucumber, onion, chives, healthy, lunch, dinner, quick, easy, wrap, grilled, fresh, light, savory
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