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Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas Recipe

Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas Recipe

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These Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas are a delicious and healthy meal option that’s bursting with fresh flavors and satisfying textures. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients

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For Mediterranean Ground Chicken:

  • pound lean ground chicken
  • ¾ red onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

For Cucumber Tomato Salad:

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ¼ red onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley (chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)

Additional Ingredients:

  • 6 pita bread rounds (*See note)
  • ½ cup tzatziki
  • 2 cups curly lettuce (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives (sliced)

Instructions

  1. To Prepare the Mediterranean Ground Chicken – In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken, with the onion and Greek seasoning over medium-high heat. Use the spatula or spoon to break apart the meat as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid then stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Set aside.
  2. To Prepare the Cucumber Tomato Salad – Combine the tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and parsley in a medium bowl. Pour the olive oil and vinegar over the salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. To Assemble the Pitas – Cut the pita bread rounds in half. Smear tzatziki in each one, then pile the Mediterranean ground chicken, followed by the shredded lettuce and cucumber salad. Finish with feta cheese and kalamata olives. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Keywords: Mediterranean, Ground Chicken, Pitas, Healthy, Fresh, Easy, Quick, Weeknight Dinner