Mediterranean Chicken Pita Wrap High Protien Food

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GREEK PITA WRAPS WITH CHICKEN



Greek Pita Wraps with Chicken image

Greek Pita Wraps with Chicken have homemade tzatziki sauce and greek inspired spiced chicken.

Provided by EmilyFabulous

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 pitas ((homemade or store-bought))
3-4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((about 1 lb))
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 cup tzatziki sauce ((homemade or store-bought))
shredded cabbage/iceberg lettuce
diced tomatoes
sliced cucumber
sliced red onion ((or use quick-pickled, see notes))
feta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients (except chicken) in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken and ensure it is fully coated in marinade Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for at least an hour in the fridge.
  • Heat the skillet over med-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and the marinade to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove the chicken and slice it into strips. Add the chicken back into the skillet to get more of the marinade coated on the chicken pieces, just a minute or two.
  • Take a pita bread and place it on a plate. Layer the sliced cucumber, tomato, cabbage/lettuce, and red onion slices first. Then add strips of chicken and top with Tzatziki sauce and feta cheese. Wrap in foil if desired to keep the gyro together while eating. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pita with sauce, Calories 331 kcal, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Protein 22.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 539 mg, Fiber 1.6 g, Sugar 1 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED-CHICKEN PITA



Mediterranean Chopped-Chicken Pita image

Cut this sandwich into wedges and eat it like a pizza.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (3 to 4 halves)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 6-inch pitas
1 1/3 cups prepared hummus
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (about 4 ounces)
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 4 ounces)
1/2 small head radicchio, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush grates with oil. Grill chicken, turning once, until cooked through and lightly marked in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut into strips.
  • Brush both sides of each pita with oil. Grill, flipping once, until lightly marked and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Spread hummus on one side of each pita. Top with chicken, tomatoes, scallions, radicchio, and feta. Drizzle with oil; serve immediately with lemon.

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