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Mediterranean Chicken Nugget Pita Pockets

Mediterranean Chicken Nugget Pita Pockets

Dinner
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Servings
1
Calories
480
Chef's Note

For a time-saving tip, prepare the vegetable mixture and tzatziki sauce up to a day ahead and store in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to meld and makes assembly even quicker when you're ready to eat!

Tags
chicken
Mediterranean
quick
fusion
pita
weeknight
family-friendly
easy
Ingredients
  • 6 pieces frozen chicken nuggets

  • 1 large whole wheat pita pocket

  • 1/4 medium cucumber

  • 6 pieces cherry tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons red onion

  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese

  • 6 pieces kalamata olives

  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions
  • 1

    Preheat oven to temperature specified on chicken nugget package (typically 400°F/200°C).

  • 2

    Arrange 6 frozen chicken nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy (usually 15-20 minutes).

  • 3

    While nuggets are cooking, dice 1/4 medium cucumber into small cubes.

  • 4

    Halve 6 cherry tomatoes.

  • 5

    Finely dice 2 tablespoons of red onion.

  • 6

    Roughly chop 6 kalamata olives.

  • 7

    In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to create tzatziki-style sauce.

  • 8

    In another bowl, toss the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and oregano.

  • 9

    Warm the pita pocket in the oven for the last 2 minutes of the nugget cooking time.

  • 10

    Once chicken nuggets are done, slice them into halves or thirds.

  • 11

    Cut the pita pocket in half and carefully open each half to form a pocket.

  • 12

    Spread half of the yogurt sauce inside each pita pocket.

  • 13

    Fill each pocket with the vegetable mixture, sliced chicken nuggets, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of feta cheese in each.

  • 14

    Serve immediately while nuggets are still warm.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
480
Calories
28g
Protein
42g
Carbs
24g
Fat

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