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Menu Planner Menu Planner   PITA POCKETS WITH SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD  

 
INGREDIENTS

8 ounce chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  salt and pepper
a few drops Liquid Smoke
1 tbsp. butter
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
4 tbsp. green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped finely
4 tbsp. mayonnaise
  zest from one lemon
3 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
 

salt to taste

1 6 packet pita pockets
3 cups

Arugula or Romaine lettuce sliced 1/4 inch

2 tbsp. almonds, chopped and toasted
  lettuce leaves for garnish
RECIPE

  • In a small skillet over med-high heat sauté chicken in butter until done; add salt, pepper, and drizzle with liquid smoke.
  • Dice the cooked chicken fine; add to a small bowl with celery, green onion, and red bell pepper.
  • Stir in mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, and salt.
  • Cut pita pockets in half; cut thin strip from bottom to sit square on a plate.
  • Fill pockets with sliced romaine and chicken mixture; top with almonds.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
 2 stuffed pita halves

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
 6

NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories  280

Total Fat 7 g

Sodium 460 mg

Total Carbohydrates 40 g

Fiber 6 g

Protein 16 g
 

This information is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your physician. If you have any medical concerns or issues, contact your physician.