Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas
A delightful blend of flavors and textures in these Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas, featuring ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- Juice of 1 whole lemon
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- Lettuce leaves For serving
- Optional: Tzatziki sauce For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to make the cooking process smoother.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Toast for about a minute.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley, mint, and lemon juice.
Assembly
- Cut each whole wheat pita in half to make pockets.
- Fill each pita half with lettuce leaves, then spoon in the chicken mixture.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and sliced cucumbers. Add tzatziki sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Serve ingredients on a platter to allow for customizing each pita. Accompany with Greek salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.