Mediterranean Chicken Pita

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Ingredients

For the grilled chicken

• 1/8 cup (30 grams) olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 1/2 medium lemon (42 grams), juiced
• 1 clove garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound (455 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

For the yogurt sauce

• 1/2 cup (120 grams) plain Greek yogurt, divided
• 1/4 large cucumber (75 grams)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the toppings

• 6 Greek pita flat breads (approximately 170 calories each)
• 2 Roma tomatoes (120 grams each), sliced
• 3/4 large (225 grams) cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 medium (55 grams) red onion, minced, if desired

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, and toss until well-combined. Allow the chicken to marinade for at least 1 hour before grilling.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt sauce. Add the Greek yogurt, cucumber and garlic powder to a food processor, and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (If you don’t have a food processor, thinly slice the cucumber. Add Greek yogurt and garlic powder. Stir until well-combined.)
3. Grill the chicken over a stovetop using a grill pan for 12–15 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Occasionally brush chicken breast with oil to prevent it from getting too dry. If you don’t have a grill pan, grill chicken over a traditional barbecue grill.
4. Allow chicken breasts to cool before slicing into large pieces. In the meantime, lightly toast the pita bread.
5. Assemble the pita wrap. For each wrap use 1/2 chicken breast, 1 pita, 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce, 1/2 tomato, and 2–3 slices of cucumber. Sprinkle with red onion, if desired.

Source: Mediterranean Chicken Pita – MyFitnessPal

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