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Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas: A Tasty Recipe!

A delicious and healthy recipe for Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pita halfCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

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.

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