Chicken Pita Pockets
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  • 02-14-2008 4:37 PM
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    • roocal
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    Chicken Pita Pockets

    This is a recipe that I modified to eliminate more fat.   The cumin and cayenne give it just the right amount of kick, but adjust it to your tastes.  Should you still need more fat, add a few olives or nuts on the side.  Calamata olives would be perfect.

    INGREDIENTS
    1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    2/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    2 cups fresh baby spinach or Romaine lettuce
    1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
    2 green onions, sliced
    4 (6-inch) whole wheat pita breads, halved


     Serves 4

    DIRECTIONS
    In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 10-12 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove; thinly sliced chicken and cool.

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, cumin and cayenne; set aside.

    In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, onions and chicken. Drizzle with yogurt mixture; toss to coat.

    Microwave pita breads for 15-20 seconds or until warmed. Fill each half with 1/2 cup chicken mixture.


    Chicken mixture nutrition:

    Amount Per 1 serving 
    Calories 166
    Calories from Fat 14.4  
    Total Fat 1.6g   
    Saturated Fat 0.4g   
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 
    Cholesterol 66.6mg 
    Sodium 133.2mg
    Total Carbohydrate 5.8g 
    Dietary Fiber 0.9g
    Protein 29.4g 
    Vitamin A 22 %     Vitamin C 18 %
    Calcium 12 %     Iron 8 %
     
    Nutrition information for pita bread:

    Amount Per 1.5 oz 
    Calories 115.5
    Calories from Fat 0 
    Total Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 0mg
    Sodium 157.5mg 
    Potassium 33mg 
    Total Carbohydrate 22.5g 
    Dietary Fiber 4.5g 
    Protein 7.5g 
    Vitamin A 0 %     Vitamin C 0 %
    Calcium 0 %     Iron 3 %

  • 02-14-2008 8:21 PM In reply to
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    • MrsBuckeye
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    Re: Chicken Pita Pockets

    Sounds delicious - will have to make some up on Sunday - will make a great lunch for me next week :)

    THANKS for the great recipe !

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  • 03-02-2008 8:03 PM In reply to
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    • JacqDB
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    Re: Chicken Pita Pockets

    Thanks so very much for sharing this recipe.  Sounds delicious.  I will try it this week for sure!! Yumm~

    Jacq 

     

    "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher
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