Description
Indulge in the delectable flavors of this Crispy Spicy Honey Feta Chicken Pita with Garlic Yogurt Drizzle. This recipe combines crispy chicken strips coated in a flavorful breading, topped with a creamy and tangy honey feta mixture, all nestled in a warm pita with a refreshing garlic yogurt drizzle.
Ingredients
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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
Spicy 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 (optional)
Garlic Yogurt Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped dill or parsley
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
- Set up a breading station: Combine flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Coat chicken strips: Dip in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, ensuring a thorough coating.
- Fry the chicken: Cook in hot oil until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the spicy honey feta: Mix feta, honey, hot sauce, olive oil, and chili flakes until creamy.
- Create the garlic yogurt drizzle: Combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and water until smooth.
- Warm the pita: Soften in the oven or microwave.
- Assemble the pitas: Spread garlic yogurt inside each pita, add chicken, top with feta mixture, and vegetables.
- Enjoy: Fold the pitas and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of hot sauce in the feta mixture.
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies or additional toppings to personalize your pita.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
