Best Bbq Chicken Packed Pita Recipes

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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS



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I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PITAS:
8 pita pocket halves
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BBQ CHICKEN PITA PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, whole wheat pita bread, shredded mozzarella cheese, red onion, fresh cilantro

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
⅛ cup BBQ sauce, + 2 tablespoons
1 whole wheat pita bread
1 handful shredded mozzarella cheese
1 handful red onion, sliced
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a small bowl, combine chicken and bbq sauce well. Set aside.
  • Place pita bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment and spread bbq sauce over it.
  • Add the chicken to the pita and sprinkle with mozzarella and red onion, to taste.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken is heated through.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1154 calories, Carbohydrate 158 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 67 grams, Sugar 100 grams

BARBECUE CHICKEN PITA PIZZAS



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Enjoy the tangy taste of Staca Hiatt's pita pizzas. "I use bottled barbecue sauce, cooked chicken breast, and cheddar cheese for a truly Western-style pizza, and they're very easy to prepare," writes the Twentynine Palms, California reader.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
4 pita breads (6 inches)
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chicken and barbecue sauce; spoon over pitas. Top with the bacon, onion, green pepper, chilies, mushrooms and cheese. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY CHICKEN MINI PITAS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 30 pitas

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 store bought roasted chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon leaves
2/3 cup mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
15 mini pita breads

Steps:

  • Remove the skin from the chicken and pull the meat from the bones. Discard the skin and bones.
  • Chop the chicken and put it into a medium bowl. Add the celery, scallions, walnuts, tarragon, and mayonnaise; mix thoroughly. If the mixture is not creamy enough, add more mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  • Slice the mini pitas in half, open the pockets, and stuff with a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture.

BBQ CHICKEN PACKED PITA



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This is courtesy Adam Gertler, on the show The Next Food Network Star-Episode: Into the Studio. It's got some great ratings on the food network. I hope you like it too! :) You can save time and use your own BBQ sauce but it is said this BBQ sauce is out of this world. The rub is so good! If you would like to make just enough rub for this recipe use 1 tbls. kosher salt, 1 tbls. plus 1 1/2 tbls. light brown sugar, 1 tbls. smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1/8 tsp. dried rosemary,crushed, 1/8 tsp. dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic. I have not tried this yet(I'm a vegetarian and will have to wait for a party), but it sounds yummy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 35

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs)
1/2-3/4 cup your favorite barbecue rub (recipe follows)
oil, for grilling
2/3 cup barbecue sauce (recipe follows or store-bought)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (8 ounce) bag washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped)
salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 whole-wheat flat bread (such as naan or Mediterranean style pita)
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, blend
1/2 cup kosher salt (the original recipe called for 1 cup but reviewers said it was way too much)
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup smoked paprika
1/2 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill)
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup granulated garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup finely minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon your favorite barbecue rub
1/4 cup creole mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)
2 cups tomato sauce
4 cups ketchup

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot grill outside or preheat a grill pan to high heat and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss raw chicken in a bowl with rub, a few pieces at a time until all chicken is well coated. Grill chicken on well oiled grill or grill pan for about 2 minutes on each side, until nice grill marks are formed. If chicken pieces are very thick, finish cooking for 5 to 10 minutes more in the preheated oven. Allow chicken to cool a few minutes and then pull apart into nice shreds. Toss chicken with BBQ sauce so that it is well coated but not overly wet. Keep warm in a warm saute pan until ready to use.
  • Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic with wooden spoon. After 30 seconds add spinach and turn off heat. Toss spinach in hot oil, when wilted completely season with salt. Set aside.
  • Spread butter evenly over 1 side of each pita. In a large saute pan, grill each flatbread over medium-high heat, buttered side down (work in batches if necessary) top each flatbread with 1 1/2 ounces of cheese, 1/4 of the spinach, and 1/4 of the chicken. Fold each flatbread over and continue grilling until golden brown on each side. Cut in half crosswise, transfer to platter and serve.
  • Smoky BBQ Rub:.
  • Combine all ingredients, using a whisk, wooden spoon or hands. Use hands to break up lumps of brown sugar.
  • BBQ Sauce:.
  • Heat oil in a 1-gallon saucepan over medium heat, sweat onions until translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sweat 1 more minute. Add dry spices and BBQ rub; stir. Cook until spices become fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly for 20 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree sauce until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1529.1, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 154.3, Sodium 19020.4, Carbohydrate 257, Fiber 25, Sugar 197.6, Protein 52.5

CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS



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Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried mint
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups torn romaine
1 cup ready-to-serve brown rice
1/2 cup reduced-fat Caesar vinaigrette
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. strips. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine and rice. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve in pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65 mg cholesterol, Sodium 919 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate (3 g sugars, Fiber 5 g fiber), Protein 31 g protein.

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