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Greek Chicken Pita

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Ingredients:

  • 2 thinly sliced ​​skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 pitas are hollow inside
  • Lime or lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 2 peeled cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves for marinade
  • 1 cup natural yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint for dressing
  • Mixed salad leaves

Preparation:

  1. In a blender, combine lemon juice, a tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, and mint or cilantro leaves.

    Blend until smooth and pour over the chicken as a marinade. Refrigerate the chicken and let it marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, and chopped mint.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Heat the pitas under a broiler or grill. Open the pitas, fill them with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and drizzle with the yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.

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