This recipe courtesy of fruitsandveggies.orgÂ
Weeknight Mediterranean Chicken Pita
For a quick, refreshing weeknight dinner, try a Weeknight Mediterranean Chicken Pita.  It’s easy – just chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives and sauté some simply but deliciously seasoned chicken. Spread hummus on a pita, add the chicken and veggies and drizzle with tzatziki. You pack so many flavors of the Mediterranean into one tasty dish!
Ingredients
Method
- Chop cucumber, tomatoes, and olives. In a small bowl, toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Over medium heat, add olive oil and chicken. Sauté and add salt, pepper, red chili flakes, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. In the last few minutes of cooking, add the juice of half a lemon. Sauté until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Microwave or toast pitas in the toaster oven 30-60 seconds on each side to warm. Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on each pita.
- Top with chicken and then add the veggie mixture on top. Finally, drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve warm.