Description
Grilled Chicken Folded Pita Sandwiches are warm, stuffed pitas filled with juicy seasoned chicken, crisp slaw, fresh veggies, and creamy garlic sauce—grilled to perfection and served with fries for a satisfying, street food-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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- 6 pita breads or folded flatbreads
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup red cabbage slaw or coleslaw mix
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or garlic sauce
- Optional: fries and extra dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until heated through and seasoned.
- Warm pita breads slightly in a skillet or on a grill for 1–2 minutes per side to make them pliable.
- Fill each pita with shredded lettuce, slaw or coleslaw mix, carrots, red onion, parsley, and the warm chicken mixture.
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or garlic sauce inside each pita.
- Grill the stuffed pitas in a panini press or grill pan for 1–2 minutes until grill marks form and the sandwich is warmed through.
- Serve hot with fries and extra dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster prep.
- Swap Greek yogurt with tahini or hummus for a dairy-free option.
- Add sliced pickles or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Pairs well with garlic mayo or spicy aioli for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
