Description
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Pitas are a flavorful and healthy meal option. They feature marinated grilled chicken served in pita bread with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken fillets in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Fill each pita with sliced chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and feta cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning based on your preference.
- Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce for added flavor.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Pitas, grilled chicken, pita recipes, healthy meals