Grilled Pita Chips

Name: Grilled Pita Chips
Yield: Makes 24 Pita Wedges
Cuisine: Asia
Ingredients: 3 large or 4 small pita breads; 1 tablespoon regular or black sesame seeds (optional); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Middle East

Preparation info

Makes
24
Pita Wedges

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Barbecue Bible

By Steven Raichlen

Published 1998

About

Grilling is a great way to crisp wedges of pita bread for dipping. (It’s also a great way to add fresh life to stale pita bread.) For extra color and flavor, sprinkle the chips with white or black sesame seeds before putting them on the grill.

Ingredients

3 large or 4 small pita breads
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Asia
Vegan
Bread

Method

Cut larger pitas into 8 wedges, smaller pitas into 6 wedges (see Note). Generously brush both sides of each wedge with olive oil. Sprinkle one side of each wedge with sesame seeds (if using).
Set up the grill for direct griling and preheat to medium-high.
When ready to cook, arrange the pita wedges on the hot gr