Description
Irresistible Mediterranean ground chicken pitas are a flavorful and easy meal, perfect for picnics or weeknight dinners. This recipe features seasoned ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy yogurt sauce, all served in warm pita bread for a delightful Mediterranean-style dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, ground chicken, oregano, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat. This is your irresistible Mediterranean ground chicken mixture.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the pita breads according to package instructions. You can warm them in the oven, on a skillet, or in the microwave.
- To assemble, spread a layer of the yogurt sauce inside each warm pita.
- Fill the pitas generously with the irresistible Mediterranean ground chicken mixture.
- Top with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley for a flavorful Mediterranean ground chicken dish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your easy Mediterranean ground chicken meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ground chicken mixture.
- You can customize the vegetables based on your preference. Bell peppers, olives, or feta cheese are great additions.
- This Mediterranean ground chicken recipe can also be served over quinoa or rice for a Mediterranean ground chicken bowl.
- Leftover irresistible Mediterranean ground chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg