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Chicken Pita with Creamy Yogurt Drizzle Recipe

Chicken Pita with Creamy Yogurt Drizzle Recipe


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Pita with Creamy Yogurt Drizzle recipe combines crispy chicken strips coated in panko breadcrumbs with a sweet and spicy hot honey feta topping, all wrapped in a warm pita with a creamy yogurt drizzle. It’s a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Crispy Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying

For the Hot Honey Feta:

  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of chili flakes

For the Creamy Yogurt Drizzle:

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 23 tablespoons water (to thin)
  • Pinch of salt

For the Pita Assembly:

  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crispy Chicken: Create a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken strips in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly.
  2. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Make the Hot Honey Feta: Mix feta, honey, hot sauce, olive oil, and chili flakes until slightly creamy.
  4. Prepare the Creamy Yogurt Drizzle: Whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and water until smooth and drizzleable.
  5. Assemble the Pita: Warm pita breads, spread creamy yogurt sauce inside each pita, add crispy chicken strips, spoon hot honey feta over chicken, and top with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  6. Serve: Enjoy hot and crispy!

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of hot sauce in the hot honey feta to suit your spice preference.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings in the pita with your favorite veggies or herbs.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying, Mixing, Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg