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Lemon Chicken-Stuffed Pita Pockets

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

Serves:

2 Servings

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About the Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, zested

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives

  • 1 Roma tomato, sliced

  • 1/2 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks

  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 pita breads, cut in half

Preparation

Step 1


Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, oregano, garlic, and paprika in the jar of a blender; pulse until combined, 5 to 10 seconds.


Step 2


Place chicken and olives into a bowl, pour lemon sauce over, and stir until combined.


Step 3


Microwave pita bread on High until warm, about 15 seconds.


Step 4


Spoon chicken mixture into pita bread halves, and top with tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Serve warm.







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