Mediterranean Chicken Pita | MyFitnessPal

Our pita wrap combines lean grilled hen with loads of recent veggies. This recipe is pretty easy: Grill the hen, make the essential yogurt sauce, assemble and luxuriate in.

Energetic time: half-hour | Whole time: 1 hour half-hour

Mediterranean Hen Pita

Elements

For the grilled hen

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly floor black pepper
• 1 lb (455 g) boneless, skinless hen breasts

For the yogurt sauce

• 1/2 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 English cucumber, grated, water squeezed out
• 1 small garlic clove, minced

For the toppings

• 4 Greek pita flat breads 
• 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 3/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium pink onion, minced, if desired

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk collectively the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the hen breasts and toss to coat evenly. Cowl and marinate for not less than 1 hour, or as much as 8 hours, earlier than grilling.

In the meantime, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, cucumber, and garlic and stir till effectively combined. Refrigerate till able to serve.

Warmth a grill pan over medium warmth. Grill the hen for 12–quarter-hour, turning as soon as, or till cooked by and the interior temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, grill the hen on an outside grill over medium warmth.

Switch the hen to a slicing board and let relaxation for five minutes earlier than slicing into giant items. Whereas the hen rests, evenly toast the pita bread.

To assemble, fill every pita with 1/2 hen breast, 3 tbsp yogurt sauce, 1/2 tomato, and a couple of–3 slices of cucumber. High with pink onion, if desired, and serve.

Serves: 4 | Serving Measurement: 1 pita wrap + 3 tbsp yogurt sauce

Vitamin (per serving): Energy: 461; Whole Fats: 14g; Saturated Fats: 3g; Monounsaturated Fats: 7g; Polyunsaturated Fats: 3g; Ldl cholesterol: 84mg; Sodium: 638mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 36g

Vitamin Bonus: Potassium: 708mg; Iron: 19%; Vitamin A: 8%; Vitamin C: 16%; Calcium: 20%

Initially printed September 2019; Up to date March 2026