High Protein Mediterranean Pitta Pockets

Packed with vibrant flavors and loaded with nutrients, these High Protein Mediterranean Pitta Pockets are the perfect wholesome meal for busy days! Featuring tender bites of cooked chicken breast, fiber-rich chickpeas, and a medley of fresh Mediterranean veggies like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, this recipe is both satisfying and nourishing. Tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano, each bite delivers an irresistible blend of tangy, creamy, and savory goodness. Nestled in soft whole wheat pita bread and sprinkled with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese, these pitta pockets are ideal for a high-protein lunch or light dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, these delicious pockets are easy to prepare, nutrient-dense, and a guilt-free indulgence for the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander. Set aside to allow excess water to drain.

Step 2

Dice the cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the cucumber and cherry tomatoes into small chunks, and finely chop the red onion. Add these to the chicken in the bowl.

Step 4

Slice the Kalamata olives into halves or quarters, and crumble the feta cheese. Add both to the bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Mix everything together gently until the ingredients are well coated.

Step 7

Cut each pita bread into halves to make pockets. Carefully open the pockets and fill them with the Mediterranean chicken mixture.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2111.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2936.5

Total Fat 106.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 378.0mg	0%
Sodium 4936.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.1g	0%
Total Sugars 48.9g
Protein 210.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1147.3mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 3059.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 39.5%