Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two

Name: Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 362 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chicken Pitas with Tomato Relish in Healthy Cooking August/September 2010