How To Make Piri-Piri Chicken Pittas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 pitta breads
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Piri-Piri sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
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In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, Piri-Piri sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
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Brush the chicken breasts with the marinade mixture on both sides.
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Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
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While the chicken is cooking, heat the pitta breads on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side, until warm and slightly toasted.
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Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then slice it into thin strips.
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Open up the warm pitta breads and fill them with the sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions.
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Serve the Piri-Piri chicken pittas immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 60mg
- Sodium : 580mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 30g
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