Juicy Chicken Pita: The Ultimate Flavor Bomb!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • ¼cupolive oil

  • ¼cuplemon juice

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • ¼teaspoongarlic powder

  • teaspoonpepper

  • 1boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed

  • 1pocket bread round, cut in half

  • 1smallonion, sliced

  • 1tomato, sliced

  • ½cupplain yogurt

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a large resealable bag. Add chicken cubes, mix well, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.

  2. Pour chicken and marinade into a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  3. Stuff each half of pita pocket bread with chicken, onion, tomato, and yogurt; serve while still hot.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories460
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
30g
39%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
819mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
20g
40%
Vitamin C
19mg
21%
Calcium
163mg
13%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
413mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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