Crispy Pita with Chicken & Feta
A delightful, crispy pita filled with juicy chicken and tangy feta, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g Chicken Mince
- 150 g Feta Cheese
- 1 Medium Red Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 2 tbsp Fresh Mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Pieces Pita Bread
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken mince to the skillet, breaking it apart while it cooks until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the flavors: Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, mint, parsley, and crumbled feta cheese until well combined.
- Prep the pita: Heat a separate pan over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil, cut the pita in half, and toast for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Stuff and enjoy: Open the pita pockets and fill them generously with the chicken and feta mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
Dish can be customized with various herbs and spices for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pita, chicken, feta, Mediterranean, quick dinner