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Jessica Chambers • Jan 25, 2024

Macro-Friendly Lunch: Greek Chicken Pitas

Nutrition

Servings Prep Time Cooking Calories Protein Carbs Fats
1 15 minutes Yes 295 Cal 43g 22g 9g
macro-friendly lunch

INGREDIENTS:


1 Joseph's Low Net Carb Flax Pita Bread

3oz Raw Chicken Breast

Olive Oil Spray

Salt and Pepper

20g Thinly Sliced Red Onion

40g Avocado


Tzatziki Sauce: 


½ C or 85g Fage Total Plain Greek Yogurt 0%

1 Sprig of Fresh Dill

1 Baby Cucumber

1/2 Minced Garlic Clove

½ Lemon

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Thinly slice your chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Spray your pan with olive oil and cook your chicken breast.
  2. While your chicken breast is cooking, prepare the Tsaziki sauce.
  3. For the sauce, combine the Greek yogurt, one sprig of dill finely chopped, 1/2 minced garlic clove, grated or chopped baby cucumber, squeeze in half a lemon, and season with Salt and Pepper to taste. 
  4. Slice your avocado and red onion and put to the side.
  5. Slice open your pita.
  6. Once the chicken breast is cooked, mix it with the tzatziki sauce and stuff it inside the pita.
  7. Add your sliced avocado and red onions.
  8. Enjoy!

Macro-Friendly Greek Chicken Pitas 

Check out this macro-friendly lunch! The Greek yogurt chicken pita is a fantastic recipe that satisfies your taste buds and keeps your nutritional goals on track. This delicious pita is a perfect high-protein option that will leave you feeling full and fueled. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe becomes a go-to for a satisfying and macro-friendly lunch. 


To kick off this flavorful creation, thinly slice and season your chicken breast, then cook it to perfection with olive oil spray. While the chicken sizzles away, whip up the star of the show – the Tzatziki sauce. By combining Fage Greek Yogurt, fresh dill, baby cucumber, garlic, lemon, a dash of salt, and pepper to taste, you can add a zesty kick to your macro-friendly lunch. Slather the cooked chicken in this delicious sauce and stuff it inside a Joseph's Low Net Carb Flax Pita Bread. Top it off with slices of avocado and thinly sliced red onion for a delightful combination of flavors and textures. This Macro-Friendly Lunch is not just a tasty treat but a filling and protein-rich choice that makes staying on track with your nutrition a breeze.


Note: We can simplify this meal by using pre-cooked chicken. Assembling this delicious pita becomes a quick option with the chicken already prepared, making it an ideal choice for busy days when you crave a nutritious and effortless meal.  If you find meal-prepping chicken breast time-consuming, opt for the Perdue Simply Smart Organics Grilled Chicken Strips. This option is fully cooked, it's organic, so you don't have unnecessary fillers, and it's convenient.

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Jess Chambers

NASM-CNC, BCS, CPT

@Lifthealthybyjess

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