Chicken Souvlaki Pitas with Tahini Sauce

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

 6 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt ***

2 tablespoons shredded cucumber ***

1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame seed paste) ***

5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice,

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken tenderloins

4 soft pita breads

toppings of your choice - lettuce, tomato slices, cucumber slices, crumbled feta, red onions

*** Last time I made this we substitued Wegmans tzatziki sauce & it was delicious

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine yogurt, shredded cucumber, tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.

2. Combine remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, olive oil, and next 4 ingredients (through chicken) in a small bowl.

3.  Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
4.  Coat grill pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 10 minutes or until done, turning every 2 minutes.
5.  Divide chicken among pitas, top with toppings of your choice.