Description
Zesty chicken caesar salad pitas bring Mediterranean flair to classic comfort cuisine. Crisp pita pockets stuffed with grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, and creamy caesar dressing offer a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25 pounds or 567 grams)
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Fresh Produce:
- 2 hearts of romaine, cut into ½-inch ribbons
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Dressing and Bread Components:
- 1 ½ cups Friendly Farms Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 L’oven Fresh White Pita Breads
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking yogurt, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, tangy mustard, salt, and pepper until silky smooth. Reserve half the mixture for marinating chicken and blend remaining sauce with parmesan cheese for dressing.
- Slice chicken breasts into elegant diagonal strips approximately 3/4-inch wide. Submerge strips in prepared marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for minimum 3 hours, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Thirty minutes prior to cooking, extract marinated chicken from refrigerator for temperature equilibration. Prepare grill or skillet with light oil coating at medium-high temperature.
- Carefully transfer chicken from marinade, gently scraping excess liquid. Grill or pan-sear, rotating once, until exterior develops golden-brown caramelization and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees fahrenheit. Allow brief cooling period, then chop into rustic bite-sized pieces.
- Thoroughly cleanse romaine lettuce, pat dry, and slice into delicate half-inch ribbons. Gently toss with reserved yogurt dressing until evenly coated.
- Warm pita breads using damp paper towel method in microwave, approximately 30-45 seconds. Carefully open pocket, taking care with potential steam release.
- Layer interior of each pita with yogurt dressing, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and freshly grilled chicken. Serve immediately for optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in yogurt mixture for at least 3 hours or overnight, bringing incredible tenderness and depth to your meal.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing both safety and juicy texture.
- Warm pitas gently in microwave using damp paper towels to prevent drying out, creating soft, pliable bread pockets.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking process, making dinner assembly quick and stress-free.
- Layer ingredients strategically by spreading dressing first, then adding lettuce, tomatoes, and chicken for perfect bite distribution.
- Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy crisp lettuce and warm chicken at peak deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg