Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two Recipe

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“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! —Cori Cooper, Boise, Idaho

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Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

20 10 30

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

Directions

Combine the relish ingredients; chill until serving.
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.
Slice chicken. Fill each pita half with chicken and tomato relish. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 filled pita halves equals 362 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 516 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two in Healthy Cooking August/September 2010