Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Pita Bowl with Spicy Feta Sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that brings together juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, crispy pita, and a tangy, spicy feta sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the pita bowl base:
- 2–3 pita breads, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp za’atar (optional)
Fresh bowl components:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or baby greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the spicy feta sauce:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce (or chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt to taste
- Water to thin as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss pita wedges with olive oil and za’atar, then bake for 8–10 minutes until crispy.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with spices, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- In a blender or bowl, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until creamy and slightly pourable (add water if needed).
- Assemble bowls: add greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and crispy pita. Top with warm chicken and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle generously with spicy feta sauce. Serve immediately while fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
