Description
Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas are a flavorful and healthy meal option, packed with protein and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 whole wheat pita pockets
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad by combining the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Warm the pita pockets in a toaster or on a skillet for about 1-2 minutes until soft.
- To assemble, fill each pita pocket with the cooked ground chicken and top with the salad mixture. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the ground chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken, or use a plant-based ground meat alternative for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg