Garam Masala Chicken Pita with Creamy Feta Coleslaw
Servings: 8 pita halves
Calories: 301kcal
These Garam Masala Chicken Pitas are bursting with flavor and texture in every bite. Made with tender, seasoned chicken that’s tucked into a warm pita and topped with a tangy, creamy feta coleslaw that really takes these pitas to the next level!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. boneless chicken thighs sliced thin
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (30g)
- 1 Tbsp garam masala
- 2 tsp paprika & cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pita bread I used Wegmans organic white pita bread
Creamy Feta Coleslaw:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120g)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 Tbsp light mayo (30g)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (15g)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 16 oz. fine shredded cabbage/coleslaw mix
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (84g)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garam masala, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for an hour (up to 24 hours), if time allows.
- Preheat a large, heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Place the chicken in a single layer and let it cook on one side without moving it for 7-8 minutes. Turn the chicken over and keep cooking on the other side, stirring every so often until browned and fully cooked, about 4-7 more minutes.
- For the Creamy Feta Coleslaw: To a large bowl, add the Greek yogurt, dill, mayo, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt. Whisk together, then add the shredded cabbage and crumbled feta. Toss to coat. Taste–add more salt or a little sugar/honey if needed to balance flavors. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes so it can soften and take in the flavor.
- Assemble! Wrap pita bread in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds. Cut each in half (to make 8 total). Stuff with chicken and creamy feta coleslaw. Top with more feta + hot sauce if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1stuffed pita half | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.8g | Protein: 23.3g | Fat: 12.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 72.2mg | Sodium: 730.9mg | Potassium: 86.8mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3.8g