Description
These Honey Mustard Chicken Pitas are a burst of flavor that will make your taste buds sing, combining juicy chicken with a homemade honey mustard sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, they deliver maximum flavor with minimum fuss.
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- pre-cooked rotisserie chicken (optional)
- whole wheat pita bread or classic white pita bread
- Dijon mustard
- creamy mayonnaise
- honey
- apple cider vinegar
- non-alcoholic Worcestershire sauce or tamari (optional)
- crisp romaine or butter lettuce
- diced ripe tomatoes
- thinly sliced red onion
- diced cucumber (optional)
- bell peppers (any color, optional)
- shredded carrots (optional)
- fresh spinach (optional)
- black olives (optional)
- crumbled feta, shredded sharp cheddar, or mild provolone (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If you're starting with raw chicken, bake, grill, or pan-fry your boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Let them rest for a few minutes, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces. If using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, shred the meat from the bones and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk Up the Honey Mustard Sauce: In a separate medium bowl, combine about ½ cup of Dijon mustard, ½ cup of good quality mayonnaise, ¼ cup of honey, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth and creamy, adjusting honey or vinegar to your preference.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the honey mustard sauce over the shredded chicken in the mixing bowl. Toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.
- Warm and Prepare the Pita Bread: Warm the pita bread by wrapping in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 15-20 seconds per pita, or warming in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side. Cut a thin strip off the top edge of each pita or separate the layers to create a pocket.
- Prepare Your Fillings: Wash and chop all desired fresh vegetables. Shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.
- Assemble Your Pitas: Open each warm pita pocket, line with lettuce, spoon in the honey mustard chicken mixture, and tuck in fresh vegetables. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while the pita is soft and the filling is fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Grilling, or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: You can prepare the chicken ahead of time for quicker assembly. Feel free to personalize the honey mustard sauce with additional spices or different mustards. To prevent soggy pitas, assemble just before serving.