Rosemary Chicken and Avocado Bacon Pitas with Honey Feta Sauce

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 slices cooked thick cut bacon, crumbled
4 fresh pitas, warmed
lettuce and tomatoes, for serving

HONEY'D FETA SAUCE

6 ounces feta cheese
juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or basil

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.

    2. On a baking sheet, toss together the chicken, olive oil, shallot, garlic, rosemary, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the lemon wedges. Bake 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil 1-2 minutes, until the chicken chars on the edge. *Watch closely!

    3. Meanwhile, make the feta sauce. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste with chili flakes, then top with mixed herbs and a drizzle of oil.

    4. To assemble, stuff/spread each pita with feta, then add lettuce and tomatoes. Add the chicken, avocado, and bacon. Drizzle over more feta and additional herbs.