Recipes categories
back

Marinated Chicken Pita Sandwich


"This is a very tasty and extremely simple sandwich. You do need to marinate the chicken at least 3 hours. I usually do it overnight."
Original recipe yield: 2 sandwiches.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
10 Minutes
Ready In:
3 Hours 20 Minutes
Servings:
2

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
  •  
  • 1 pocket bread round, cut in half
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a large resealable bag. Add chicken cubes, mix well, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
  2. Pour the chicken and marinade into a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Stuff each half of the pocket bread with chicken, onion, tomato, and yogurt; serve while still hot.