Description
Savor the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with these Chicken Pita Bowls, a perfect blend of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce served in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 whole wheat pitas
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
4. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
5. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
6. Warm the pitas on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
7. Assemble the bowls by placing sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in the pitas.
8. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. You can also substitute chicken with grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg