Ingredients

  • 3 cups plain fat-free yogurt, Greek style
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, thigh s
  • 2/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt, Greek style
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro, fresh, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 whole wheat pita pocket bread
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped (es)
  • 1 small cucumber, chopped

Method

  • In a medium glass bowl, combine yogurt, garlic and lemon juice; add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray. Remove chicken from refrigerator; scrape off excess yogurt and place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, flipping once, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
  • Make a slit in each pita and fill each with equal amounts chicken, tomato and cucumber; spoon in sauce. Yields 1 pita per serving.