Description
Fresh and flavorful Mediterranean pita pockets packed with seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and creamy hummus. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pita pockets (whole wheat or classic)
- 1 cup hummus (garlic, roasted red pepper, or plain)
- 2 cups cooked and chopped chicken breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
- A handful of fresh spinach or romaine lettuce
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Toss It Together: In a bowl, mix cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze over lemon juice, and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Those Pockets: Gently warm pita pockets (microwave for 15-20 seconds or wrap in foil and heat in 350°F oven for 5 minutes). Slice in half and gently open pockets.
- Build the Pocket Party: Spread hummus inside each pita half. Layer in greens, then fill generously with the marinated chicken mixture.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with extra feta or fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, let the chicken mixture marinate for 10 minutes before assembly
- Components can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and stored separately
- Pat vegetables dry to prevent soggy pockets
- Can substitute grilled halloumi or chickpeas for chicken to make vegetarian
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg