Description
Quick and easy crispy herb-kissed chicken pitas, bursting with flavor and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.25 lb (450–550 g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 beaten egg
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
- A pinch of smoked paprika
- Oil for frying
- Warm pitas for serving
- Greens, cucumber, tomato, and shredded lettuce for filling
Instructions
- Trim and pound chicken to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch).
- Season chicken with kosher salt, black pepper, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and minced garlic; let rest for 10 minutes.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko mixed with Parmesan and smoked paprika.
- For pan-frying, heat oil in a skillet to 350–375°F and fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Drain on a wire rack and slice chicken to fill warm pitas with desired greens and sauce.
Notes
Ensure air circulates by resting chicken on a wire rack after cooking. Use a thermometer to check for doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg