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Pita Chicken Sandwiches

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These refreshing Pita Chicken Sandwiches combine tender, saut&# 195;©ed chicken breast with a crisp cucumber and non-fat yogurt sauce. The chicken is cooked with onions until golden, then sliced and tossed with wine vinegar and chives for a bright, tangy finish. The cool, creamy cucumber sauce provides a perfect contrast to the warm chicken, creating a balanced and satisfying meal. Ideal for a light lunch or a quick dinner, these sandwiches are best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together. A healthy, Mediterranean-inspired option that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 66.3
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
These refreshing Pita Chicken Sandwiches combine tender, saut&# 195;©ed chicken breast with a crisp cucumber and non-fat yogurt sauce. The chicken is cooked with onions until golden, then sliced and tossed with wine vinegar and chives for a bright, tangy finish. The cool, creamy cucumber sauce provides a perfect contrast to the warm chicken, creating a balanced and satisfying meal. Ideal for a light lunch or a quick dinner, these sandwiches are best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together. A healthy, Mediterranean-inspired option that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 Chicken Breast fillets
  • 1 Medium onion
  • 1 ts Salt
  • 1/2 ts Pepper
  • 1 tb Wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 ts Chopped chives
  • 1/2 c Non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 Small cucumber
  • 4 Slices pita bread
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes.
  3. 3
    Turn chicken, add thinly sliced onion, and cook for about 6 minutes more or until onion is clear and chicken is tender.
  4. 4
    Remove skillet from heat.
  5. 5
    Cut chicken into thin slices across the grain of the breast and place in a bowl.
  6. 6
    Add sautéed onion to the bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper, mixing carefully.
  7. 7
    Add vinegar and chives; mix well.
  8. 8
    In a small bowl, mix together yogurt and shredded cucumber.
  9. 9
    On each piece of pita bread, spread 2 tablespoons of yogurt-cucumber sauce.
  10. 10
    Place 1/4 of the chicken mixture on each pita bread.
  11. 11
    Fold pita in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 66.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The chicken breasts should be boneless, skinless, and weigh about 1 1/4 pounds total.

Shred the cucumber to yield about 1/2 cup for the sauce.

Use 8-inch size pita bread slices.

Chilling the wrapped sandwiches for at least 2 hours allows the flavors to meld and makes for a refreshing meal.

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