Description
This Rosemary Chicken and Avocado Bacon Pitas recipe features tender, herby chicken roasted to perfection and topped with creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and a flavorful honey feta sauce. Served in warm pitas with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, it’s an easy and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Filling
- 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 (for baking)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and 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 oven: Preheat your oven to 425° F to prepare for roasting the chicken with herbs and spices.
- Prepare chicken mixture: On a baking sheet, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, chopped shallot, garlic, rosemary, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the lemon wedges to the sheet for roasting.
- Roast chicken: Bake the chicken mixture for 15 minutes, then toss and continue baking for another 10 minutes until cooked through. Switch the oven setting to broil.
- Broil chicken: Broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes until the edges char slightly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Make feta sauce: While chicken cooks, combine feta cheese, lemon juice, honey, red pepper flakes, and chopped herbs in a food processor. Blend until smooth and season to taste with additional chili flakes if desired.
- Assemble pitas: Spread a generous amount of honey feta sauce inside each warmed pita. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, roasted chicken, diced avocado, and crumbled bacon.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle additional honey feta sauce and sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier alternative.
- Adjust chili powder and red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
- Warm pitas gently in the oven or on a skillet for best texture.
- Crisp bacon ahead of time to save cooking steps.
- Fresh herbs in the sauce can be mixed according to preference for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
