Description
Crispy Pita with Chicken & Feta is a mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines juicy chicken, creamy feta cheese, and crispy pita bread for a delightful burst of flavors. This simple yet impressive meal is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual dinner or an entertaining gathering. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 thick pita bread
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for one minute. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Whisk together soy sauce and lemon juice. Pour over cooked chicken and ensure it's fully coated.
- Slice chicken into strips and fill each pita pocket with chicken and crumbled feta.
- Bake stuffed pitas on a baking tray for about 10 minutes or until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita (180g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg