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greek-inspired chicken pitas

(3 ratings)
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Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

This is great on a busy evening. Serve this by heaping the chicken on top of warm pita bread, over hot cooked rice, or you could even serve it with your favorite salad greens. Place bowls containing all the topping options for your family to dress their chicken how they individually prefer. Super yummy! Tip: To puree cucumbers for Tzatziki sauce, I throw a few cucumber slices in the individual cup of my blender. It makes easy work of it!

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These Greek-inspired chicken pitas are a good recipe for a busy evening. The chicken breasts and chicken thighs can be marinated the night before. Then pop it in the pressure cooker when you're ready to make dinner. The chicken absorbs the flavors of the lemon juice, oregano, basil, and thyme. After cooking in the pressure cooker, the chicken is juicy and tender. It's wonderful paired with the tangy dill-flavored Tzatziki sauce. To assemble, top warm pita bread with the chicken, a drizzle of the Tzatziki sauce, and your favorite toppings for a wonderful Greek-inspired meal.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 23 Hr 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

Ingredients For greek-inspired chicken pitas

  • TZATZIKI SAUCE
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    pureed cucumber
  • 1/2 tsp
    dill
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • CHICKEN
  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 md
    lemon, juiced
  • 2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground thyme
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried
  • 2-4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 md
    red onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • SERVING OPTIONS
  • 6
    warm pita rounds
  • white rice
  • brown rice
  • lettuce
  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • sliced red onion
  • sliced black olives
  • shredded lettuce
  • sliced tomatoes
  • sliced cucumber

How To Make greek-inspired chicken pitas

  • Tzatziki sauce in a bowl.
    1
    You can use a store-bought Tzatziki sauce. To make Tzatziki sauce at home, mix 1 c sour cream, 1/4 c. pureed cucumber, 1/2 tsp dill, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix with a wire whisk. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Chicken in a resealable bag with marinade ingredients.
    2
    Place chicken in a large resealable bag. Drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice, dried oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, and garlic to the bag. Seal the bag. Toss to coat. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for several hours up to overnight.
  • Onions in the pressure cooker with chicken, broth, and remaining marinade.
    3
    Place onions in the bottom of your pressure cooker. Place chicken on the trivet and place over onions. Pour in chicken broth and the remaining marinade.
  • Cover and lock the lid.
    4
    Cover and lock the lid. Make sure the steam releasing handle is pointing to sealing.
  • Set to HIGH pressure for 12 minutes.
    5
    Set to HIGH pressure for 12 minutes.
  • When venting is finished, remove the lid.
    6
    When cooking is finished, use the quick release. When venting is finished, remove the lid.
  • Coarsely chopped chicken back in the pressure cooker.
    7
    Remove chicken and coarsely chop. Discard liquid. Place the chicken back into the pot.
  • Season again with salt and pepper.
    8
    Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture on top of warm pita bread.
    9
    Spoon the chicken mixture on top of warm pita bread or cooked rice.
  • Assembled Greek-Inspired Chicken Pitas From the Instant Pot.
    10
    Top with Tzatziki sauce, Feta cheese, olives, lettuce, tomato, sliced cucumber, and/or more red onion in any amount/combination desired.
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