Saturday, July 25, 2009

Greek Chicken Stuffed Pitas

From Tasty Sensations

Read entire recipe before preparing! It's delicious and the leftovers are just as good!

Package of Whole Wheat Pitas (or use white)
6 chicken breasts
1/8 c. olive oil
1/8 c. lemon juice
1 clove smashed garlic
dash of Mrs. dash
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano

Marinate chicken in sauce overnight (or in fridge all day). Bake for 25 min. or until juices run clear at 350.While chicken is baking, prepare Greek Salad:

Greek Salad
Peel & seed 1 small cucumber, dice to small pieces
Dice 2 large tomatoes
3 stalks of finely chopped green onion
Mix in bowl w/ 1/8 c. balsamic vinegar and 1/4 c. crumbled feta


When chicken is done, cut into cubes or slices and stuff inside pita with Greek Salad.Top with Tzatziki Sauce.

Tzatziki Sauce:
1 container of plain yogurt
1/2 finely shredded cucumber (drain juice)
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. of crushed garlic

Mix well and chill in fridge.

The Greek Salad is also great alone or served with french bread like a bruschetta.

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