Mediterranean Ground Chicken Pitas (Print)
Juicy ground chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy tzatziki fill soft pitas for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Mediterranean Ground Chicken
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1½ pounds lean ground chicken
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¾ red onion, diced
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1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
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¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
→ Cucumber Tomato Salad
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1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
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1 cup cucumber, diced
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¼ red onion, diced
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2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
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2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
→ Pitas
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6 pita bread rounds
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½ cup tzatziki
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2 cups curly lettuce, chopped
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
# How to Make It:
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In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken with the onion and Greek seasoning over medium-high heat. Break apart the meat with a spatula. Cook for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess liquid, then stir in lemon juice and parsley. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixture, then toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Cut the pita bread rounds in half. Spread tzatziki inside, then layer with Mediterranean ground chicken, chopped lettuce, and cucumber tomato salad. Top with crumbled feta cheese and sliced kalamata olives. Serve immediately.