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Lemon Chicken-Stuffed Pita Pockets

Name: Lemon Chicken-Stuffed Pita Pockets
Prep time: 26 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Total Time

53 min

26m prep · 27m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

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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.

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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

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

Place chicken and olives into a bowl, pour lemon sauce over, and stir until combined.
3

Microwave pita bread on High until warm, about 15 seconds.
4

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