Crispy Pita with Chicken & Feta
Crispy Pita with Chicken & Feta is a deliciously satisfying dish that marries the crunch of golden pita bread with a savory chicken and tangy feta filling. Ideal for any occasion, this recipe brings together wholesome ingredients, making it a delightful choice for both casual dinners and festive gatherings. With its high protein content and flavorful herbs, this dish not only pleases the palate but also aligns perfectly with healthy eating. Whether served as an appetizer or a light meal, these crispy pockets are sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g lean chicken mince
- 150 g feta cheese
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Fresh mint and parsley
- Olive oil and pita bread
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken mince, cooking until browned.
- Mix in crumbled feta, lemon juice, zest, mint, and parsley; combine well.
- Cut pita bread to create pockets and stuff each with the chicken mixture.
- Fry stuffed pitas in the same pan until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita (130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg