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Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas 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 Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

TOMATO RELISH:
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
CHICKEN PITAS:
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Directions

In a bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Add tomatoes, onion and parsley; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Combine cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, pepper flakes and salt; rub onto both sides of chicken. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Cut chicken into slices. Serve in pita halves with relish. Yield: 4 servings.

Cooking for 2: Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two

Nutritional Facts 2 filled pita halves equals 383 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 558 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas in Healthy Cooking August/September 2010, p51

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 15, 2013 by ColleenaG

Good flavor. I normally don't cook with these spices but this was very good so don't let the spices scare you away. Whole family loved it.

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2013 by remmerm

I made this with a little more red pepper flakes on the chicken because I love heat. Very healthy with good flavor. Easy to do. I put a little FF sour cream in the pita for added flavor.

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2011 by angelynv

This was fantastic! A new favorite!

I used 10 plum tomatoes from my garden and they were perfect. I thought the relish needed a little something to balance out the acid, so I added some salt and garlic powder. This is such a light and healthy dish that I didn't feel guilty for pigging out! Just be sure to brush your teeth after all that onion!

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2010 by ckrist7803

Absolutely delicious and easy! It seems like a lot of spice to be putting on the chicken, but it comes out great - not too spicy at all. My entire family loved these!