MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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I copied this delightful recipe when I was in Italy visiting my Aunt Elsa. The refreshing sandwich filling is nicely flavored with oregano and mint. I like it tucked into chewy pita bread. -Marcia Fuller, Sheridan, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced quartered seeded cucumber
1/2 cup sliced sweet onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, oregano, mint and salt. Pour over chicken mixture; toss gently., Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Line pita halves with lettuce; fill with chicken mixture, using a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Johnny Alvarado
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I love how affordable this recipe is. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal on a budget.


silvana Jordan
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These sandwiches are a great way to change up your lunch routine. They're so much better than the usual boring sandwiches.


Anotida Magwaza
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for Mediterranean chicken sandwiches.


Karl Kildow
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These sandwiches are amazing! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. The sauce is also delicious.


Rodney Jackson
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy Mediterranean meal.


Arib Vai
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These sandwiches are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the chicken and the vegetables in these sandwiches.


Chocolaty Munda128
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I've tried several different Mediterranean chicken sandwich recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Deeplove Deb
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These sandwiches are perfect for a light and healthy meal. They're also very filling.


Tariq Ismail
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I love how easy these sandwiches are to make. I can have them ready in less than 30 minutes.


Nyi phyo Khant
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These sandwiches are delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Ramona Mogan
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I've made these sandwiches several times and they're always a hit. I highly recommend them!


Denise Lozada
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They're also great for picnics and potlucks.


MD Robiul Awal
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use any type of bread you like and you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


DollyBoyGames
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner and these sandwiches are the perfect way to use them up.


Ashraful Haque
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I've tried many Mediterranean chicken sandwich recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is perfect and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Tanjiman Islam
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I made these sandwiches for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up! I'll definitely be making these again.


Mina Khan
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These sandwiches are so flavorful and satisfying. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I also love the tangy sauce.


Emma Ocran
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these sandwiches without any problems. They turned out great!


Jennifer Kelly
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These Mediterranean Chicken Sandwiches were a hit at my last party! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.