CHICKEN SHAWARMA
You don't need a special rotisserie to make this easy homemade chicken shawarma recipe! Chicken pieces, tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices, then baked until perfectly tender. Serve it in pita pockets with Mediterranean salad and sauces. Be sure to check out the video and step-by-step above.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Entree/Meat and Poultry
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, sweet paprika and cloves. Set aside the shawarma spice mix for now.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt on both sides, then thinly slice into small bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the shwarma spices and toss to coat. Add the onions, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss everything together again. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight (if you don't have time, you can cut or skip marinating time)
- When ready, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit in room temperature for a few minutes.
- Spread the marinated chicken with the onions in one layer on a large lightly-oiled baking sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes in the 425 degrees F heated-oven. For a more browned, crispier chicken, move the pan to the top rack and broil very briefly (watch carefully). Remove from the oven.
- While the chicken is roasting, prepare the pita pockets. Make tahini sauce according to this recipe or Tztaziki sauce according to this recipe. Make 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad according to this recipe. Set aside.
- To serve, open pita pockets up. Spread a little tahini sauce or Tzatziki sauce, add chicken shawarma, arugula, Mediterranean salad and pickles or olives, if you like. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Sugar 4.3 g, Sodium 555.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg
GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
- In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.
BASIC CHEESY CHICKEN PITA
Just your basic run-of-the-mill chicken pita with two kinds of cheeses. Try making your own twist on this by adding shredded motzerella or lowry salt or garlic, etc etc. Be creative
Provided by Apple Girl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2m
Yield 1 pita
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Begin with a spoonful or two of cottage cheese.
- Place in pita pocket.
- Then top with chicken, then cheddar.
- Set pita on paper plate and microwave until cheese is melted or pita is desired warmth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 321.6, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.5
CHICKEN PITAS
There's no need to order takeout next time you're craving Greek food. These grilled Chicken Pitas are restaurant quality and easy to make at home!
Provided by Valerie Brunmeier
Categories Main Course
Time 2h44m
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Combine seasoning in a small bowl. Add olive oil and lemon juice and mix to combine.
- Either pound or slice chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. Place chicken in a gallon size zippered plastic storage bag and pour the marinade over the top. Seal the bag and push the chicken around until it is well coated with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8.
- Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board and slice it into small pieces.
- Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, kalamata olives, onion and parsley in a medium bowl and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Just cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl using 2 tablespoons milk. Stir and add more milk only if needed to reach a nice, thick sauce-like consistency. Can be made several hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Layer the pitas with grilled chicken, the salad mixture and a drizzle of the sauce. Sprinkle with additional feta, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pita, Calories 418 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 772 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g
CHEESY CHICKEN PITAS
Make and share this Cheesy Chicken Pitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BamaBelle30
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toss peppers and onions together in bowl. Set aside.
- Spray small frying pan with non-stick cooking spray, cook garlic and chicken strips until thoroughly heated.
- For each pita half, fill with layer of chicken, 2 slices of cheese and 1/4 cup pepper mixture. Cover loosely.
- Microwave on High 30 seconds or until cheese is slightly melted. Add lettuce, serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.3, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 131.2, Sodium 827.2, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2, Protein 48.5
CHEESY BACON CHICKEN OMELET PITA
Make and share this Cheesy Bacon Chicken Omelet Pita recipe from Food.com.
Provided by tangel
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Warm eggs to room temperature.
- Prepare and set aside filling by mixing chicken, bacon and cheese
- Mix eggs, parsley, garlic, onion powder and water just until well combined.
- Warm pita in toaster, cut in half and open pocket.
- Heat 6 to 8-inch pan just until drops of water sizzle.
- Mix chopped chicken, bacon and cheese so that the filling is prepared.
- Swirl butter in pan to coat.
- Pour in egg mixture and stir for 5 seconds.
- Gently lift set parts of the omelet to allow uncooked mixture to run underneath for about 30-60 seconds.
- Add filling on half of omelet and gently fold over other half.
- Leave on low heat until cheese is at least partially melted.
- Carefully cut omelet in half and put inside pita pocket.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.1, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 756.1, Sodium 1284.4, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 60.5
CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up and go. Save even more time with chicken tenders. -Jacqueline Parker, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, paprika, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise and remaining salt; spoon into pita halves. Place chicken on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Fill pitas with chicken strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS
Enjoy a tender, flavorful chicken Caesar pita with homemade croutons.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a saucepan with garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and cut into strips.
- Meanwhile, place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Spray with butter spray; sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
- Bake bread cubes in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn cubes; spray again with butter spray and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Remove croutons, and let cool.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned and crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Combine chicken, bacon, lettuce, and croutons in a large bowl. Toss with Caesar salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again. Spoon salad mixture into pita bread halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1351.5 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS
Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. strips. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine and rice. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve in pitas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65 mg cholesterol, Sodium 919 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate (3 g sugars, Fiber 5 g fiber), Protein 31 g protein.
More about "basic cheesy chicken pita food"
EASY CHICKEN PITA - WORDS OF DELICIOUSNESS
From wordsofdeliciousness.com
Ratings 1Category Main CourseCuisine American, MediterraneanEstimated Reading Time 3 mins
- Rub the seasoning over both sides of the chicken breast. Place the chicken in the skillet that has the olive oil.
- Brown both sides of the chicken. Once the chicken is browned turn down the heat a bit and continue to cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the temperature has reached 165 degrees F,
23 EASY PASTA RECIPES & IDEAS - FOOD NETWORK
From foodnetwork.com
Author By
SUPER EASY GREEK CHICKEN PITAS RECIPE | FOODAL
From foodal.com
MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE CHICKEN PITA POCKETS - REAL FOOD WITH SARAH
From realfoodwithsarah.com
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITA RECIPE - SOUTHERN LIVING
From southernliving.com
CHICKEN FAJITA PITA - LIFE, LOVE, AND GOOD FOOD
From lifeloveandgoodfood.com
GRILLED PITA SANDWICH RECIPE WITH CHICKEN, CHEESE, SPINACH, AND ...
From talkingmeals.com
24 BEST CHICKEN & BROCCOLI RECIPES - CHICKEN & BROCCOLI IDEAS
From delish.com
23 BEST CHICKEN PITA RECIPES - SIMPLY CHICKEN RECIPE
From simplychickenrecipe.com
HOW TO MAKE CHEESY CHICKEN PITAA POCKETS|| CHICKEN PITAA
From youtube.com
HOW TO MAKE GREEK CHICKEN PITAS - THEKITTCHEN
From thekittchen.com
CHEESY CHICKEN PITA WEDGES | MRFOOD.COM
From mrfood.com
{FOOD PREP IDEA} SPICY CHICKEN PITAS - THE LEAN GREEN …
From theleangreenbean.com
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA POCKETS | READY SET EAT
From readyseteat.com
THE DAILY MEAL
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love