Greek Chicken Pita Boxes
Today is episode 11 in this Back to School Series where we feature these Greek Chicken Pita Boxes 🤩
My kiddos always ask for these in their lunches & they’re actually healthy too. High in protein 💪🏻 & load in some veggies.
I pack cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese (for just my oldest because my youngest says yuck), then @stonefire mini naans with tzatziki sauce and marinated chicken breast.
Marinated Chicken Breast:
2 chicken breasts, about 1 lb
juice from ½ a lemon
¼ cup olive oil + 1 tablespoon for cooking
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
Slice chicken breasts into 2 thinner cutlets or pound with mallet until even thickness.
Add into a bowl with ingredients listed above. Use your hands to coat the marinade all over.
Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. *turn down heat if it started to burn 🔥
Transfer to a cutting board tented with foil and allow to cool for 3-5 minutes. Then slice into strips or dice.
For the tzatziki sauce:
5 ounce plain greek yogurt @chobani
2 teaspoon minced cucumber, peeled with no seeds
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried dill
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Stir together and refrigerate.
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