Healthy Chicken Meatball Pita Recipe
created by
Rachel O. Apr. 19, 2025
“Used up the last of the ingredients for the chicken meatball pita”
Coach Gigi
“Great effort! Its fantastic to see you taking charge of your health and nutrition. The chicken meatball pita looks like a delicious and nutritious choice. I hope you continue finding creative ways to incorporate healthy foods into your meals. Keep this momentum going!”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
4.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
5.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the low-fat yogurt with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6.
Warm the pita breads in the oven for a few minutes.
7.
To assemble, place a few meatballs in each pita, top with cucumber, tomato, onion, yogurt sauce, and crumbled feta cheese.
Ingredients
1.
1 lb lean ground chicken
2.
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
3.
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4.
1/4 cup grated onion
5.
1 clove garlic, minced
6.
1 egg, beaten
7.
Salt and pepper to taste
8.
4 whole wheat pita breads
9.
1 cucumber, sliced
10.
1 tomato, sliced
11.
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
12.
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
13.
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
10
saturates
3
carbohydrates
40
fibers
5
sugar
4
addedSugar
1
protein
30
Healthy Chicken Meatball Pita Recipe
My Rating
Rachel O.Author
"Used up the last of the ingredients for the chicken meatball pita"
Coach Gigi
"Great effort! Its fantastic to see you taking charge of your health and nutrition. The chicken meatball pita looks like a delicious and nutritious choice. I hope you continue finding creative ways to incorporate healthy foods into your meals. Keep this momentum going!"