Spicy Pita
Spicy pita is one of the most exciting Greek street foods, offering the perfect balance of spicy and fresh flavors. Spicy chicken strips, crispy pita bread, and cooling yogurt sauce create a fantastic taste experience. This dish is ideal for those who love strong, spicy dishes and want a quick, yet special lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
4
Pita bread
400
g
Chicken breast
1
Red chili pepper
2
cloves
Garlic
1
Red onion
2
Tomato
1
Cucumber
30
ml
Olive oil
50
ml
Hot sauce
150
g
Greek yogurt
20
ml
Lemon juice
1
tsp
Spice mix (smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, pepper)
1
bunch
Fresh cilantro
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Preparation Steps
1
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, then mix with olive oil, crushed garlic, spice mix, and hot sauce. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken strips for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
3
Slice the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red chili pepper into thin rounds.
4
Prepare the spicy yogurt sauce: mix the Greek yogurt with lemon juice, a little hot sauce, and finely chopped cilantro.
5
Preheat the pita bread in a skillet or oven until slightly crispy.
6
Place the fried chicken strips into the warm pitas, then top with fresh vegetables and drizzle with the spicy yogurt sauce.
7
Fold the pita and serve immediately, optionally drizzling with extra hot sauce.
