Chicken Caesar Salad Pita
Chef Jay
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Chef Jay
Servings
2
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Hey there, it’s Chef Jay! 🥙✨ Let’s take a classic Caesar salad to the next level with these Chicken Caesar Salad Pitas! 🍗🥬 Imagine juicy, golden-browned chicken seasoned to perfection, paired with crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy, tangy Caesar dressing, all stuffed into warm, pillowy pitas. 🥖🧄 It’s the perfect handheld meal that’s hearty, fresh, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re meal-prepping or looking for a quick dinner, this one’s a winner. Let’s get started! 🔥🍴
Ingredients
For the Chicken 🍗
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2 Butcherbox chicken breasts
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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1 garlic clove
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3 sprigs of thyme
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1 tbsp Butcher Box Anything Seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Caesar Dressing 🥣
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1/2 cup Greek yogurt
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1 lemon (juice)
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2 garlic cloves, grated
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2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
For the Salad and Pitas 🥗
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2-3 romaine hearts, chopped
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2 pitas
Directions
Prep 🥒
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season both chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Butcher Box Anything Seasoning.
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Mix well.
Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in the refrigerator with the dressing to keep cool.
How to Cook 🍳
Cook the Chicken 🍗
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
When the pan is hot, place both chicken breasts in the pan and sear for 1 minute.
Add the butter, garlic clove, and thyme sprigs to the pan. Baste the chicken with the melted butter for 1 minute.
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and cook for 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Prepare the Pitas 🥙
Wrap the pitas in aluminum foil and place them in the oven during the last 5 minutes of the chicken's cooking time.
Assemble the Salad 🥗
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the chicken into thin strips.
Toss the chopped romaine with the Caesar dressing.
Assemble the Pitas 🥙
Slice the warmed pitas open and stuff them with the dressed lettuce and sliced chicken. Your Chicken Caesar Salad Pitas are ready to enjoy!