GRILLED CHICKEN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND ARUGULA
You might need a few common ingredients from the grocery store - chicken breast, cucumbers, yogurt, herbs - to make this satisfying pita sandwich, but it's not at all difficult to put together. It's a year-round favorite. If you're in the mood to bake, try making your own pita bread.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories lunch, sandwiches, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and rub with a little olive oil. Bring to room temperature.
- Place a cast-iron pan or a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add chicken breasts, lower heat to medium and cook gently for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until firm to the touch. (To keep meat moist, do not overcook.) Set aside to rest and cool to room temperature, then slice crosswise at a diagonal.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together yogurt, olives, cucumber, mint, parsley, garlic, oregano, sumac and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste.
- Heat pita breads in toaster oven or a dry skillet over medium-high. Cut each pita in half to make half-moon pockets. Fill each pocket with chicken, yogurt sauce and arugula. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
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Ijaz ali shah
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for grilled chicken pitas. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Samir Khanal
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how good it was.
Koofi Kadha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pita bread, so I served the chicken mixture over rice. It was still delicious!
Umer Azeem
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the arugula in the pitas.
Nairima Julius
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of chicken you like, and you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Hawwii Mohammed
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make and it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand.
Danish Mehar
[email protected]I'm not a fan of yogurt, so I substituted sour cream in the yogurt sauce. It was still delicious!
Marlon Shelton Michaels
[email protected]I made this recipe with whole wheat pitas and it was just as good as the original recipe. I also added some chopped cucumber to the yogurt sauce for extra freshness.
Chichi Sisilia
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge and it worked perfectly in this recipe.
Rajshahir Hero
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The yogurt sauce and arugula really helped to balance out the flavor of the chicken.
Turyamusiima Livan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken pitas. They were easy to make and the ingredients are all readily available.
Tsokolo france Lehloenya
[email protected]This grilled chicken pita recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the yogurt sauce was tangy and refreshing, and the arugula added a nice peppery bite. I will definitely be making this again.