Pan-Seared Pita Pocket
Pan-Seared Pita Pockets are a delightful and quick meal that combines crispy pita bread with savory fillings. Stuffed with juicy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and drizzled with creamy tzatziki sauce, these pockets are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this customizable dish will impress your friends and family while satisfying your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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- 2 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing chicken and chopping veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, warm pita bread in another skillet on low heat for about 2 minutes.
- Assemble each pita by filling it with chicken, veggies, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce. Fold gently and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket (210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg