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Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas: A Tasty Recipe!


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  • Author: admin_w09170lj
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A delicious and healthy recipe for Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas, perfect for a quick meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 whole wheat pita pockets

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Sprinkle in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  4. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
  5. While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad by combining the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and parsley in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.
  7. To assemble the pitas, cut each pita pocket in half and fill each half with the cooked chicken mixture and the tomato-cucumber salad.
  8. Serve immediately or wrap in foil for an easy on-the-go meal.

Notes

  • For added flavor, try adding feta cheese or olives to the salad.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken if preferred.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with sautéed mushrooms or lentils.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita half
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg