Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas

Name: Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

I’m not sure if this is a Mediterranean dish with a southwestern flair or the other way around. All I know is that it’s ideal for a summer dinner. The tomato relish is yummy as an appetizer with tortilla chips, so you may want to double it. —Cori Cooper, Boise, Idaho

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.
Combine cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, pepper flakes and salt; rub seasonings onto both sides of chicken. On a lightly oiled grill, cook 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 383 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 558mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein.

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

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Jarvisfamily

Aug 15, 2013

The chicken had just enough spicy flavor. The tomato topping tasted so good and full of flavor. My vegetarian niece really enjoyed the tomato mixture and asked for the recipe.
ColleenaG

May 15, 2013

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.
remmerm

Feb 21, 2013

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.
angelynv

Jul 26, 2011

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!
ckrist7803

Aug 28, 2010

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!