recipe

Greek Chicken Pita Nachos

Name: Greek Chicken Pita Nachos
Ingredients: Lemon, Salt, Garlic, Honey, Oregano, Olive Oil, Chicken Thigh, Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Olives, Pita, Olive Oil, Salt, Feta Cheese

Whether you're looking for a snack or meal, this recipe hits the spot. Greek Chicken Pita Nachos have the perfect amount of zest & flavor.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

servings 4

Ingredients

For the Lemon Dressing:
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
¼ cup lemon juice
1-½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup virgin olive oil
For the Skewers:
1 pound Free Range Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
Bamboo skewers, for grilling
For the Salad:
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes (10 ounces), sliced into halves
1-1/2 cups English cucumber, ½ inch dice
1 cup red bell pepper, ½ inch dice
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted, sliced in half lengthwise
For the Pita Chips:
4 whole wheat pitas
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Garnish:
½ cup crumbled feta cheese for topping

Directions

1. Place 4 long wooden skewers in water to soak.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, garlic, honey, and oregano, whisking until the honey has dissolved. Stream in the olive oil while continually whisking until well combined.

3. In a shallow baking dish or zip-top bag, whisk dressing again to combine and then add ½ of the lemon dressing to the chicken, tossing to coat. Marinate refrigerated for 30-60 minutes. Reserve the other ½ of lemon dressing.

4. While the chicken marinates, make the salad by combining the sliced red onion, sliced tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell peppers, and pitted sliced olives in a medium bowl. Pour the remaining lemon dressing over the vegetables and stir to combine.

5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Remove the bamboo skewers from the water, thread pieces of chicken onto 4 skewers evenly.

6. Preheat grill to med-high heat. Grill chicken skewers approximately 8-10 min per side until nicely crusted and thickest part of chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Always use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature. Remove from the grill and set aside.

7. Turn grill down to medium heat. Brush each pita with ½ teaspoon of olive oil per side and lightly sprinkle salt on each side. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side until lightly browned and crisp. Remove from grill and cut pitas into quarters.

8. Drain any excess dressing from the salad.

9. Arrange 4 pita triangles on each plate. Top each plate with the salad, then remove chicken from each skewer and place on each plate. Garnish with crumbled feta. Serve immediately.