Greek Chicken Pitas -

Greek Chicken Pitas

(1/4 cup) lemon juice
(2 Tbsp.) Crisco® Olive Oil
(3/4 tsp.) minced garlic, divided
(1/2 tsp.) ground mustard
(1/2 tsp.) dried oregano
(1/2 lb.) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 in. strips
(1/2 cup) cucumber, peeled and chopped
(1/3 cup) plain yogurt
(1/4 tsp.) dill weed
(2) whole pita breads
(1/2 small) red onion, thinly sliced

Lunch

Citrus marinated chicken served on whole pitas with a cool, cucumber yogurt sauce and tangy red onion.

About 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)

About 10 minutes

1Combine lemon juice, oil, 1/2 tsp. garlic, mustard and oregano in a large ziplock bag. Coat chicken in marinade, seal bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

2Mix together cucumber, yogurt, dill and remaining garlic in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
3Place a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drain chicken, add to skillet. Saute 7-8 minutes, or until cooked through.
4Top each pita with chicken, yogurt and onion. Fold in half and serve.

Serving Size: 1 pita

Amount Per Serving:

Recipe Category: Lunch

Recipe Subcategory: Wraps and Pitas

Recipe Ethnicity: Greek/Mediterranean

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Poultry, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.