Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Pita Bowl with Lemon Feta Sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender marinated chicken with a creamy feta sauce, served in a pita bowl loaded with fresh veggies. A perfect meal for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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Mediterranean Chicken:
- 1.5 lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Lemon Feta Sauce:
- 200 g feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Black pepper, to taste
Pita Bowls:
- 4 pita breads, halved or torn into pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Optional: mixed greens
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 12 hours for deeper flavor).
- Cook the Chicken Grill over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, or pan-sear in a hot skillet. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Make the Lemon Feta Sauce Blend feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth. Adjust consistency with a splash of water if needed.
- Assemble the Pita Bowls Place pita pieces in bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and mixed greens if using. Drizzle generously with lemon feta sauce and finish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1240 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
