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
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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.
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2
Place chicken and olives into a bowl, pour lemon sauce over, and stir until combined.
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3
Microwave pita bread on High until warm, about 15 seconds.
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4
Spoon chicken mixture into pita bread halves, and top with tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
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