Chicken Caesar Salad Pita
This Chicken Caesar Salad Pita is a fresh and satisfying bite! Juicy, garlic-basted chicken is sliced and stuffed into warm, toasty pitas with crisp romaine. Tossed in a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan, every bite is light, savory, and packed with flavor!
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 Butcherbox chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 1 tbsp Butcher Box Anything Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
For the Salad and Pitas:
- 2-3 romaine hearts chopped
- 2 pitas
Instructions
Preparation:
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot, place both chicken breasts in the pan and sear for 1 minute.
- Add the butter, garlic clove, and thyme sprigs to the pan. Baste the chicken with the melted butter for 1 minute.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and cook for 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Prepare the Pitas:
- Wrap the pitas in aluminum foil and place them in the oven during the last 5 minutes of the chicken's cooking time.
Assemble the Salad:
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Toss the chopped romaine with the Caesar dressing.
Assemble the Pitas:
- Slice the warmed pitas open and stuff them with the dressed lettuce and sliced chicken. Your Chicken Caesar Salad Pitas are ready to enjoy!
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