Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with these Strawberry Chicken Pita Pockets! Juicy chicken marinated in honey and lemon juice is paired with sweet strawberries, crisp mixed greens, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce, all enveloped in warm pita bread. This delightful dish not only bursts with color but also brings joy to any gathering. Perfect for picnics or weeknight dinners, it’s a versatile recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 whole wheat or regular pita breads
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6–8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- Make the sauce: Combine Greek yogurt with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Prepare strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries lightly in lemon juice.
- Assemble: Fill warm pita pockets with sliced chicken, mixed greens, sliced strawberries, and drizzle with yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg