Lemon Chicken-Stuffed Pita Pockets

Lemon Chicken-Stuffed Pita Pockets

Total Time
53 min
26m prep · 27m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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These stuffed pita pockets are quick to make using precooked chicken mixed with a flavorful homemade lemon sauce and olives. Add red onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers and top with some feta if you like.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon , zested
  • fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 cups chicken
  • 2 tablespoons alamata olives
  • 1 oma tomato , sliced
  • 0.5 nglishs cucumber , cut into matchsticks
  • 0.25 small red onion , thinly sliced
  • 2 pitas breads , cut in half

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, oregano, garlic, and paprika in the jar of a blender; pulse until combined, 5 to 10 seconds.

  2. 2

    Place chicken and olives into a bowl, pour lemon sauce over, and stir until combined.

  3. 3

    Microwave pita bread on High until warm, about 15 seconds.

  4. 4

    Spoon chicken mixture into pita bread halves, and top with tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Serve warm.

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