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Mediterranean Chicken Sandwiches

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup sliced quartered seeded cucumber; 1/2 cup sliced sweet onion; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed; 6 lettuce leaves

3 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

I copied this delightful recipe when I was in Italy visiting my Aunt Elsa. The refreshing sandwich filling is nicely flavored with oregano and mint. I like it tucked into chewy pita bread. —Marcia Fuller, Sheridan, Montana

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced quartered seeded cucumber
1/2 cup sliced sweet onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
6 lettuce leaves

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet; cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, oregano, mint and salt. Pour over chicken mixture; toss gently.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Line pita halves with lettuce; fill with chicken mixture, using a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 227 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Mediterranean Chicken Sandwiches

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