Greek Chicken Salad Pita

Prep Time: 9 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 14 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders

1 teaspoon no-salt-added greek seasoning (such as cavender's)

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided

cooking spray

1 (7-ounce) jar sliced roasted red bell peppers, drained

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 whole wheat pita bread rounds, cut in half crosswise

4 romaine lettuce leaves

2/3 cup thinly sliced cucumber

3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with Greek seasoning.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
3. Combine chicken and roasted bell peppers in a medium bowl.
4. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, lemon rind, and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Pour marinade over chicken mixture; toss gently. Let stand 15 minutes.
5. Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf and cucumber slices. Carefully fill each pita pocket with 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Sprinkle evenly with feta cheese.

By RecipeOfHealth.com