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August 1, 2024

Mediterranean Chicken Pita Pockets

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 whole wheat pita pockets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
  3. To assemble, cut the pita pockets in half and fill each with the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Macro Breakdown (per pita pocket):

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Fiber: 6g

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