Greek Chicken Pitas

Health score
13%
Greek Chicken Pitas
380 min.
4
340kcal

Suggestions

This Greek chicken pita recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean. With a slow cooker doing most of the work, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends alike. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice, giving it a bright and savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the cool and creamy yogurt sauce. The whole wheat pita bread adds a nice nutty flavor and a bit of extra fiber to the dish. This recipe is a great source of protein and offers a well-balanced mix of nutrients, making it a tasty and nutritious option for any meal.

This recipe is also highly customizable to your taste preferences and dietary needs. You can easily adjust the seasoning to your liking or add extra vegetables to the mix. If you're looking for a lighter option, you can even skip the pita bread and serve the chicken and sauce over a bed of greens for a hearty salad. However you choose to enjoy it, this Greek chicken pita recipe is sure to become a favorite in your rotation.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon allspice 
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced peeled
  • cloves garlic minced
  • teaspoon lemon pepper 
  • medium onion diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  •  wholewheat pita breads cut in half
  • 0.3 cup yogurt plain
  • pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into strips
  • 0.3 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place onion and garlic in a slow cooker. Season chicken with lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice; place on top of onions.
  2. Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, sour cream, and cucumber. Refrigerate until chicken is done cooking.
  4. When chicken is done, fill pita halves with chicken, and top with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories340kcal
Protein36.85%
Fat18.92%
Carbs44.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60
Glycemic Load
30.08
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.461739047714%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:339.67kcal
16.98%
Fat:7g
10.77%
Saturated Fat:2.54g
15.87%
Carbohydrates:36.83g
12.28%
Net Carbohydrates:34.7g
12.62%
Sugar:2.64g
2.93%
Cholesterol:83.05mg
27.68%
Sodium:445.28mg
19.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:30.68g
61.36%
Vitamin B3:13.13mg
65.63%
Selenium:37.67µg
53.81%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.64%
Phosphorus:334.14mg
33.41%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.69%
Vitamin B5:2.04mg
20.43%
Potassium:611.36mg
17.47%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.85%
Magnesium:54.32mg
13.58%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.53%
Calcium:106.64mg
10.66%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.21%
Fiber:2.12g
8.49%
Iron:1.5mg
8.35%
Copper:0.17mg
8.34%
Folate:28.25µg
7.06%
Vitamin C:4.89mg
5.93%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.23%
Vitamin K:4.19µg
3.99%
Vitamin A:159.12IU
3.18%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.28%
Source:Allrecipes