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Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas

A quick and healthy meal option featuring lean ground chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground chicken
  • 0.75 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp Greek seasoning
  • 0.25 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

For the Salad

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 0.25 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

For Assembly

  • 6 pieces pita bread rounds (cut in half)
  • 0.5 cup tzatziki
  • 2 cups curly lettuce, chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 0.25 cup kalamata olives, sliced

Instructions
 

Cook the Chicken

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground chicken with diced red onion and Greek seasoning. Use a spoon to break the meat into small crumbles. Cook for 5–7 minutes or until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain excess liquid, then stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Set aside.

Make the Salad

  • In a medium bowl, combine grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and chill until ready to use.

Assemble the Pitas

  • Cut pita rounds in half. Spread tzatziki inside each pita pocket. Layer with cooked ground chicken, chopped lettuce, and cucumber tomato salad. Top with crumbled feta and sliced olives. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store any leftover ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The cooked chicken and salad can be kept for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken before assembling the pitas again. Use whole wheat pita for extra fiber. Swap out the ground chicken for ground turkey or lean beef if preferred. Add other vegetables like bell peppers or shredded carrots for more crunch. For a vegetarian option, replace the ground chicken with cooked quinoa or lentils, and use a plant-based tzatziki.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword Ground Chicken, Healthy Meal, Mediterranean Pitas, Quick Recipes, Tzatziki
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