Best 3 Grilled Pita Bread Recipes

Embark on a culinary adventure with our grilled pita bread, a delightful flatbread with a crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior. These pita pockets are perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillings, making them a versatile and satisfying meal or snack. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of mouthwatering options, from classic Greek gyros to Mediterranean-inspired falafel wraps and even a unique breakfast pita sandwich. Whether you're craving a savory lunch, a light dinner, or a quick bite, our grilled pita bread recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING

Greek Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad with Warm Pita Bread for Wrapping image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, 2 packages from meat case
Salt and pepper
8 pita breads
1 ripe lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoon red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano, 4 stems, stripped of leaves and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 hearts Romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/3 seedless or English cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls, chopped

Steps:

Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR

Grilled Chicken, Greek-Style, With Salad and Warm Pita Bread For image

This is a family pleasing dinner recipe, adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe. It's pretty easy to make and gives you all those yummy Greek flavors.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into large strips
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
8 pita breads
1 lemon, the zest and juice are needed
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, stripped of leaves and chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, chopped (amt depends on your love for garlic!)
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, coarsely chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 English cucumber, seedless kind, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Wrap the pita breads in foil, and put in the warm oven until dinner is ready.
Put the chicken into a shallow dish with sides.Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
Mix the lemon zest and juice with the vinegar and then whisk in the oil. Add the oregano, garlic and whisk it again to make sure it's combined well. Pour about half of this dressing over the chicken strips and turn them to coat.
Combine all the veggies in a big bowl and toss well with that leftover dressing (don't pour it all in at once. add some and toss the salad and repeat until you reach the right amt of dressing for your liking). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Grill the chicken strips for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken strips to your salad bowl/dish when they are cooked through.
Remove the pitas from your oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and then arrange them around your salad bowl/dish.
To serve, each person can pile on the grilled chicken and veggies onto their pita and wrap it up!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.7, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1671.7, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 61.3

GRILLED PITA BREAD !

Grilled Pita Bread ! image

This is such an easy recipe... and it looks and tastes great!

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories Other Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

2 pkg pita pockets (or pita breads)
2-3 Tbsp olive oil (to brush onto the pita)

Steps:

1. Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of pita breads
2. Place the pita breads on the grill for about 35 seconds to a minute on each side (just til lightly toasted and it looks pretty). Remove from grill and cut into triangle shapes using a pizza cutter. Serve with dip. https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/colleen-sowa/cannellini-hummus-dip-for-grilled-breads/quick-easy-healthy-crackers

Tips:

Use a hot grill to get the perfect char on your pita bread.
Brush the pita bread with olive oil before grilling to prevent it from drying out.
Grill the pita bread for 1-2 minutes per side, or until it is puffed up and golden brown.
If you don't have a grill, you can also cook pita bread in a skillet over medium heat.
Serve grilled pita bread with your favorite toppings, such as hummus, baba ghanoush, grilled vegetables, or chicken.

Conclusion:

Grilled pita bread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. It is a great way to use up leftover pita bread, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. Whether you are grilling pita bread for a party or just for a quick snack, you are sure to enjoy the delicious flavor and texture of this easy-to-make dish.