Description
Delicious Rosemary Chicken and Avocado Bacon Pitas with a creamy Honey Feta Sauce, perfect for a flavorful and fresh meal. This easy recipe combines tender roasted chicken with vibrant herbs, crispy bacon, ripe avocado, and a tangy-sweet feta sauce served in warm naan or pita bread.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Pita
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 slices cooked thick cut bacon, crumbled
- 4 fresh naan or pita breads, warmed
- Lettuce for serving
- Tomatoes for serving
Honey Feta Sauce
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tender herbs such as dill, basil, or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare chicken: Preheat the oven to 425° F. On a baking sheet, toss together the chicken pieces with olive oil, chopped shallot, garlic, rosemary, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the quartered lemon wedges to the sheet.
- Roast the chicken: Bake the chicken mixture for 15 minutes, then toss to turn the pieces. Continue baking for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Broil for char: Switch the oven to broil setting. Broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes until the edges char slightly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Make honey feta sauce: While the chicken roasts, combine feta cheese, lemon juice, honey, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed and stir in the fresh chopped herbs. Optionally drizzle with a bit of olive oil before serving.
- Assemble pitas: Spread each warmed pita with a generous layer of the honey feta sauce. Add lettuce and sliced tomatoes, followed by roasted chicken, diced avocado, and crumbled bacon. Drizzle additional feta sauce and sprinkle fresh herbs on top for garnish.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier meat.
- Swap naan with whole wheat pita for a healthier option.
- For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of chili powder and red pepper flakes.
- Make sure to watch the chicken closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- Feta sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use gluten-free pita to make the dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: thirty g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
