Description
Classic chicken caesar salad pitas blend Mediterranean flavors with crisp romaine and grilled chicken. Herbed pita pockets deliver a fresh, satisfying meal that delights palates and provides balanced nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.25 lbs or 567 g)
- 4 white pita breads, L’oven Fresh
- 2 hearts of romaine, cut into ½-inch ribbons
- 4 oz (113 g) cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 ½ cups plain greek yogurt, Friendly Farms
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper into a smooth mixture. Divide sauce, blending half with parmesan cheese for dressing.
- Chicken Marination: Slice chicken breasts diagonally, immerse in marinade, and refrigerate for 3 hours to infuse flavors thoroughly.
- Cooking Preparation: Remove chicken from refrigerator, lightly oil grill or skillet at medium-high heat. Transfer chicken, scraping excess marinade, and cook until golden-brown with internal temperature reaching 165 degrees fahrenheit.
- Lettuce Dressing: Wash romaine lettuce, slice into ribbons, and toss with reserved yogurt dressing until evenly coated.
- Pita Assembly: Warm pitas in microwave using damp paper towel. Open pita pockets carefully, layer with yogurt dressing, lettuce, tomatoes, and grilled chicken pieces. Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Refrigerate chicken for minimum 3 hours to ensure deep flavor penetration and tender meat texture.
- Temperature Control: Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to guarantee even cooking and prevent tough protein.
- Grill Precision: Aim for golden-brown caramelization and internal chicken temperature of 165°F to ensure food safety and maximum flavor.
- Freshness First: Serve immediately after assembly to maintain pita bread’s warmth, crisp lettuce, and optimal salad temperature and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg