Mediterranean Chicken Pitas

gailanng's Note:

A recipe that says flavorful and healthy is no longer an oxymoron. Marinade time not included.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 3 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/4 cup purchased pesto sauce
• 2 large pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
• shredded romaine lettuce
• chopped green sweet pepper
• chopped sweet red pepper
• chopped cucumber

Directions:

1. In a large bowl combine olive oil, garlic, basil, and oregano. Add chicken breast halves. Turn to coat chicken. Cover; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. (Can marinate up to 24 hours.).
2. Salt breasts halves then grill over medium coals, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once. Slice into thin strips.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto inside each pita pocket half. Stuff with lettuce and sliced chicken. Garnish with chopped green, red sweet peppers and chopped cucumber.