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Mediterranean Chicken Pitas


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A delicious and healthy Mediterranean chicken pita recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.


Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces Ezekiel Prophet’s Pocket Bread
  • 2/3 cup Sabra Roasted Red Pepper hummus
  • 1/2 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 Medium roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 Small cucumber, chopped
  • 1 lb Chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp Homemade Brine Mix
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Oh My Spice! Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
  2. Add the brine mix and stir until dissolved.
  3. Pour over ice in a flat-bottomed resealable container.
  4. Add the chicken, then add additional water until the chicken is submerged.
  5. Brine for at least 5 hours or up to 12 hours.
  6. Remove the chicken from the brine and rinse with cold water.
  7. Pat dry on a paper towel, then pound down the thicker end of the chicken breast until they’re of even thickness.
  8. Rub the chicken with olive oil until evenly coated.
  9. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and lemon pepper seasoning.
  10. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
  11. Grill the chicken for 6 minutes on the first side, then flip and grill for 4-5 minutes until it reaches 160 degrees in the thickest part.
  12. Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes before chopping.
  13. Assemble the pitas: Cut them in half, spread hummus on one side and Greek yogurt on the other, and add cucumber, tomato, and chopped chicken.
  14. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For optimal texture, fill pitas just before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 full pita
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg