Description
Savor the flavors of Chicken Feta Pita Wraps, where tender marinated chicken meets creamy feta cheese, all wrapped in soft pita bread. This dish is bursting with freshness from crunchy vegetables and zesty lemon, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or outdoor picnics. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a satisfying meal that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While the chicken cooks, prepare vegetables by dicing cucumber and tomatoes and slicing the onion.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest briefly before slicing it into strips.
- Assemble wraps by placing chopped vegetables, chicken slices, and crumbled feta into each pita bread. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 875mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Consider grilling the chicken outdoors for added smokiness. Customize your wraps with additional vegetables like spinach or roasted red peppers.