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Garlic Confit Green Goddess Chicken Pita Sandwich
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 1hr
Serves or Makes: 4
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Garlic Confit Green Goddess:
ingredients
- 3 garlic heads (about 30 cloves)
- 3/4 cups olive oil (enough to fully cover the garlic)
- 3 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Chicken Pitas:
ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 large naan bread or pita wraps
- Greens: arugula, romaine, spring mix
To make the green goddess sauce:
Method
Step 1
In a small saucepan, add the garlic and olive oil. Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes or until the garlic is lightly golden and tender.
Step 2
Pour the garlic confit into a blender and add the remaining Green Goddess ingredients. Blend until smooth.
To make the chicken pitas:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Step 2
Pat dry the chicken breast and place it into a large baking dish. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and coat the chicken with 1/2 of the GCGG dressing.
Step 3
Bake chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Step 4
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes. Then, slice the chicken into 1/2 inch pieces.
Step 5
Toss the thinly sliced cucumber and onions with salt, pepper, and vinegar.
Step 6
Spread a spoonful of GCGG on first and top with the sliced chicken, cucumber, onion, greens, and additional sauce.