Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two

  Chicken & Turkey

This is a terrific recipe, nice and light. It cooks up quickly, too, which is always a big bonus. A sizzling blend of Southwest tastes with a bright splash of lemon, this one’s a crowd pleaser!

Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients


  • TOMATO RELISH:
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • CHICKEN PITAS:
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 4 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Instructions

  • 1. Combine the relish ingredients; chill until serving.
  • 2. Combine the cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, pepper flakes and salt; rub over both sides of chicken. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
  • 3. Slice chicken. Fill each pita half with chicken and tomato relish.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 362 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 31g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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