Greek Tzatziki Chicken Pockets Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (8 oz) carton plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped peeled and seeded cucumber
1 tbsp chopped green onion
1 large garlic clove, finely minced
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 tsp hot sauce ( try sriracha)
2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast and thigh meat, cut into1-inch cubes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 (6 inch) pita breads, warmed
1 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley ( cilantro is good too)

Directions:

Prepare cucumber-garlic sauce. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, cucumber, green onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well; refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prepare chicken. In a medium bowl, mix together lemon juice, garlic, oregano, honey, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Add chicken; marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken and marinade, in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding; stir-fry just until chicken is cooked through.
Spoon chicken into pita breads. Garnish with red onion and parsley; top with cucumber-garlic sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	248.19 Kcal (1039 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.61g	9%
Cholesterol	56.05mg	19%
Sodium	650.25mg	27%
Potassium	367.29mg	8%
Total Carbs	27.28g	9%
Sugars	4.04g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	5%
Protein	22.86g	46%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	51.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.37 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.35g	9%
Cholesterol	33.51mg	19%
Sodium	388.72mg	27%
Potassium	219.56mg	8%
Total Carbs	16.31g	9%
Sugars	2.42g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	5%
Protein	13.67g	46%
Vitamin C	4mg	11%
Iron	0.8mg	8%
Calcium	30.8mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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