Chicken Pita With Tzatziki
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, seeded and grated (about 1 1⁄4 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 small clove garlic, finely chopped
- 4 flat breads or pocketless pitas, warmed
- 1 small romaine heart, leaves torn if large
- 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the cayenne, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, mint, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Top the flat breads with the romaine, chicken, tomatoes, and tzatziki.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 461
- Fat 21g
- Sat Fat 5g
- Cholesterol 115mg
- Sodium 761mg
- Protein 40g
- Carbohydrate 27g
- Sugar 7g
- Fiber 3g
- Iron 5mg
- Calcium 180mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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Quick Tip
The tzatziki can be made up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate, covered. For a change of pace, substitute dill or basil for the mint.
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