6th recipe Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas

Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas

4 servings

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed

1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala , (see Tip), divided

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber

3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro , or mint

2 teaspoons lemon juice

Freshly ground pepper , to taste

4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed

1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

2 small or 1 large tomato, sliced

PREPARATION

Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tip). If broiling, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.

Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place the chicken on the grill rack or prepared pan and cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the size of the breast. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, cilantro (or mint), lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Thinly slice the chicken. Split open the warm pitas and fill with the chicken, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 333 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 64 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrates; 32 g protein;6 g fiber; 637 mg sodium; 485 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Magnesium (21% dv), Iron (20% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2