Name: Greek Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Pita and Yogurt with Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for brushing; 1 cup dried apricots; ½ cup orange juice; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 small clove garlic, finely grated; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas; 6 cups chopped romaine (about 1 small head); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 Tbsp drained pepperoncini rings; 1 Kirby cucumber, sliced; 2 cups 2% Greek yogurt

Greek Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Pita and Yogurt with Apricots

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Yields

4 servings

We use a quick, easy dressing in this recipe to add flavor, without the calories, to the chicken, pita and salad.

ingredients

Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for brushing

cup dried apricots

cup orange juice

Tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

Tbsp red wine vinegar

tsp dried oregano

small clove garlic, finely grated

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

(6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

(6-inch) whole wheat pitas

cups chopped romaine (about 1 small head)

cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Tbsp drained pepperoncini rings

Kirby cucumber, sliced

cups 2% Greek yogurt

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directions

Step 1

Preheat the grill to medium and lightly brush the grate with oil.

Step 2

Combine the apricots and orange juice in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the apricots are soft, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking. Sprinkle the chicken breasts all over with 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper, then toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Grill the chicken until nicely marked and it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.

Step 4

Brush the pitas with some of the remaining dressing and grill lightly on each side. Cut each into six triangles. Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini and cucumbers with the remaining dressing. Divide the chicken, pita and salad evenly among four plates.

Step 5

For dessert, divide the yogurt among four small bowls and top with the apricots and juices, serve.

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