Description
Delicious Rosemary Chicken and Avocado Bacon Pitas served with a tangy Honey Feta Sauce, perfect for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Pita Filling
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (quartered) plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 slices cooked thick-cut bacon, crumbled
- 4 fresh naan or pitas, warmed
- Lettuce and tomatoes, for serving
Honey’d Feta Sauce
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tender herbs (such as dill, basil, or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425° F to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Sear Chicken: On a baking sheet, toss together chicken pieces, olive oil, shallot, garlic, rosemary, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add lemon wedges on the sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then toss and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Broil for Char: Switch the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes until edges slightly char for extra flavor. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Make Feta Sauce: Meanwhile, combine feta cheese, lemon juice, honey, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with chili flakes and top with chopped herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Assemble Pitas: Spread or stuff each warmed pita with honey feta sauce, then layer lettuce and tomatoes. Add the roasted rosemary chicken, diced avocado, and crumbled bacon. Drizzle more feta sauce and garnish with fresh herbs to finish.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Use dried rosemary if fresh is not available, but reduce the quantity by half.
- Ensure to watch the chicken carefully under the broiler to prevent burning.
- For a spicier kick, add extra chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- Warming the pita or naan before assembling makes them more pliable and flavorful.
- Fresh herbs like dill, basil, or parsley in the feta sauce add freshness and brightness to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
