Chicken and Grape Pita Pockets
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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 45 min.
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These sandwiches are extremely well rounded and the perfect lunch for any person! They contain vegetables, meat, cheese, bread, and fruit, what else could you ask for?
This is a great meal to take to go, like to work, on a roadtrip, a hike, or a picnic! It will replenish your depleted energy levels and give you the nutrients to feel great for the rest of your day.
Author of this recipe:
EAT-SMARTER
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Ingredients
for
4
- Ingredients
- ¼ head Iceberg lettuce (finely sliced)
- 1 cup Grape (green and black, halved)
- 1 scallion (sliced into thin rings)
- 2 Chicken breasts (approx. 4 oz each)
- 2 Tbsps Canola oil
- 1 handful Tarragon (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (crushed)
- ⅔ cup cream cheese
- 4 Tbsps Yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 Pita bread
Preparation steps
1.
Mix together the lettuce, grapes and spring onions.
2.
Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper and fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and allow to rest briefly, then slice into thin strips.
3.
Heat the grill function in the oven.
4.
Mix together the tarragon, garlic, cream cheese, yogurt, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
5.
Toast the pitas in the hot oven for around 5 minutes until crispy. Remove and cut a pocket in the side of each one. Spread with 1-2 tbsp of the cheese mixture then fill with the salad and chicken. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.
