{"id":873,"date":"2026-01-17T21:34:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T21:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=873"},"modified":"2026-01-17T21:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T21:34:37","slug":"mediterranean-spiced-chicken-pita-pockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/mediterranean-spiced-chicken-pita-pockets\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Mediterranean Spiced Chicken Pita Pockets"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Mediterranean Spiced Chicken Pita Pockets<\/h1>\n

Juicy spiced chicken tucked into warm pita with crisp veggies and creamy sauce.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n

Spiced Chicken<\/p>\n

1\u00bd lbs chicken breast or thighs, sliced<\/p>\n

2 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n

1 tsp paprika<\/p>\n

1 tsp ground cumin<\/p>\n

1 tsp ground coriander<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp garlic powder<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp oregano<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp turmeric<\/p>\n

Salt & black pepper<\/p>\n

Pita & Fillings<\/p>\n

4\u20136 pita breads, warmed<\/p>\n

1 cup chopped cucumber<\/p>\n

1 cup diced tomatoes<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup red onion, thinly sliced<\/p>\n

Shredded lettuce<\/p>\n

Crumbled feta cheese<\/p>\n

Creamy Sauce (Tzatziki Style)<\/p>\n

1 cup Greek yogurt<\/p>\n

1 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n

1 tbsp lemon juice<\/p>\n

1 clove garlic, grated<\/p>\n

1 tbsp chopped dill or parsley<\/p>\n

Salt, to taste<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h2>\n

Season chicken:
\nToss chicken with olive oil, spices, salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n

Cook chicken:
\nGrill or pan-sear over medium-high heat 5\u20137 minutes until golden and cooked through.<\/p>\n

Make sauce:
\nMix all sauce ingredients until smooth.<\/p>\n

Assemble pitas:
\nFill warm pita with chicken, veggies, feta, and a generous drizzle of sauce.<\/p>\n

Optional Add-Ons<\/p>\n

Hummus or baba ganoush<\/p>\n

Olives or pickled onions<\/p>\n

Hot sauce or chili oil<\/p>\n

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