Pita Club, Grilled Chicken, Bbq Chicken, Chicken Caesar & Veggie Abrigo Recipe
Make Pita Club, Grilled Chicken, Bbq Chicken, Chicken Caesar & Veggie Abrigo Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pita & Condiments
Grilled Chicken
BBQ Chicken
Chicken Caesar
Veggie Abrigo
Veggies & Fillings (for all pitas)
Method
Pita & Condiments
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Prep sauces
In separate small bowls: leave mayonnaise plain for the Grilled Chicken and Veggie pitas; reserve 1/2 cup BBQ sauce for the BBQ chicken pita and mix the reserved 1/2 cup BBQ sauce with brown sugar and Worcestershire for glazing; set aside 1/2 cup Caesar dressing for the Chicken Caesar.
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Grilled Chicken
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Tenderize & season
If chicken breasts are thick, butterfly or pound to even thickness (~1/2" thick). Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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BBQ Chicken
- 5
Season thighs
Pat chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Cook & glaze
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook thighs 5–7 minutes per side until nearly cooked through. In the last 3–4 minutes, brush with the 1/2 cup BBQ sauce mixed with brown sugar and Worcestershire, turning and glazing until sauce is sticky and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and let rest 5 minutes; slice or shred.
Chicken Caesar
- 7
Assemble Caesar filling
Toss chopped Romaine, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, croutons and the reserved 1/2 cup Caesar dressing until evenly coated. Add sliced grilled chicken and toss lightly to combine.
Veggie Abrigo
- 8
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Grill veggies
Grill vegetables 3–5 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred. Let cool slightly, then slice into strips if needed.
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Finish veg filling
Toss grilled vegetables with torn basil, crumbled feta and 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Veggies & Fillings (assemble all pitas)
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Pita Club (general build)
For each pita, open pocket carefully. Spread desired sauce inside (mayonnaise for Grilled Chicken & Veggie, BBQ for BBQ Chicken, Caesar dressing for Chicken Caesar). Layer mixed greens, tomato slices, cucumber slices and thinly sliced red onion as a base.
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Grilled Chicken Pita
Fill two warmed pitas with the seasoned sliced grilled chicken (about 2 breasts worth total across two pitas), a smear of mayonnaise, mixed greens, tomato and cucumber. Close and serve.
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Chicken Caesar Pita
Fill one or two pitas (depending on portioning) with the Chicken Caesar mixture prepared earlier. Add extra grated Parmesan on top if desired. Close and serve.
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Veggie Abrigo Pita
Fill remaining pita(s) with the Veggie Abrigo mixture: grilled vegetable strips tossed with basil, feta and balsamic glaze, plus a handful of mixed greens. Add a light spread of mayonnaise if you want extra richness. Close and serve.
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