Chicken in Pita Lebanese
6 servings
45 minutes
Chicken in pita Lebanese style is a vibrant reflection of traditional Lebanese cuisine, combining fresh ingredients, rich spices, and a love for simple yet exquisite flavor combinations. Tender grilled chicken breast gains a light smoky note, perfectly complemented by creamy hummus and sweet beet sauce. Garlic yogurt sauce adds zest to the dish, while fresh herbs, crunchy salad, and juicy tomatoes make it truly refreshing. Wrapped in soft pita, this filling turns into a convenient and hearty snack that can be served hot while enjoying the crispy texture of the bread. Chicken in pita is not just street food but a true gastronomic journey through the aromatic streets of Lebanon.
1
Place the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of film and pound them.
- Chicken breast: 3 pieces
2
Preheat the grill and lightly grease it with oil. Grill the chicken for 4 minutes on each side until cooked. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and slice into thin strips. Place the pitas on a board and spread with hummus and beet sauce, leaving 3 cm clean at the edges. Top with chicken and drizzle with yogurt mixed with minced garlic.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken breast: 3 pieces
- Pita: 4 pieces
- Hummus: 200 g
- Beetroot sauce: 200 g
- Greek yogurt: 200 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
3
Then sprinkle with parsley, add the sliced lettuce leaves, sliced onions, and chopped tomatoes. Roll it up, tucking in the ends. Then wrap in thin foil and place on the grill, frying for 1-2 minutes on each side until the bread is crispy. Unwrap the foil and cut each in half diagonally. Serve hot.
- Chopped parsley: 4 tablespoons
- Lettuce leaves: 10 pieces
- Red onion: 1 head
- Roman tomatoes: 3 pieces