Description
Crispy Pita with Chicken & Feta is a Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground chicken, tangy feta cheese, and fresh herbs stuffed into pita bread, then pan-fried and optionally baked until golden and crispy. Perfect served warm with tzatziki or your favorite dips.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground chicken
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying and brushing)
- 4 pita breads
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, crumbled feta, red onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped mint, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Slice each pita in half to form pockets and gently open them. Spoon the filling evenly into each pocket without overstuffing.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the stuffed pitas in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Optional: Transfer the pitas to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and extra crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with tzatziki, hummus, or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 75°C (165°F) for safe consumption.
- You can prepare the filling up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For a lighter option, skip frying and bake directly at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
