Best Recipe for Greek Chicken Pita Sandwich
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast Fillets, sliced into thin strips
- 4 tablespoons Greek red wine vinaigrette, see recipe
- 8 tablespoons tzatziki, see recipe
- 16 small arugula leaves
- 2 whole wheat pita, cut in half
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Tzatziki sauce by staining yogurt in cheesecloth over a medium bowl for several hours, or until most of the liquid has drained off. Press the grated cucumber in a strainer until it feels almost dry to the touch. Combine the yogurt, cucumber, 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the mint, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well; cover and chill for 2 hours. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prepare Tyson chicken according to package directions.
- While chicken is cooking prepare the Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette by combining red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a jar. Cover tightly with lid and shake until well mixed. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To assemble: Slice prepared chicken into thin strips and place into each pita half. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top of chicken. Add tzatziki sauce and arugula leaves.
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