Chicken Pita Sandwich with Garlic Sauce
This Chicken Pita Sandwich with Garlic Sauce is loaded with juicy seasoned chicken, crisp fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade garlic sauce wrapped in soft pita bread. It's an easy, healthy, and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 500 grams boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- For Assembly:
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- Sliced onions if desired
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine chicken with olive oil, spices, and lemon juice.
- Step 2: Mix garlic sauce ingredients and chill briefly.
- Step 3: Cook chicken in a hot skillet until tender and browned.
- Step 4: Warm pita breads until soft.
- Step 5: Fill pita with chicken, vegetables, and garlic sauce.