Pita Chicken Recipe
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Pita Chicken

By: Kim Fliehmann 
"Kind of like a fajita sandwich. Great with a nice green salad. Eat and enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (52)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 2 pita breads
  • 8 ounces diced tomato
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced avocado
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into strips. In a skillet, saute in hot oil until almost done. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper over chicken. Add salsa and simmer until done (about 5 minutes).
  2. Split pitas in half, fill with chicken and garnish with tomatoes, lettuce, avocados and sour cream. Add whatever garnishes you like and eat!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 487 | Total Fat: 18.7g | Cholesterol: 78mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2005 by RogueOnion8   view full review
This was a refreshing change to most wrapped sandwiches I've tried. I made a few minor tweaks....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by KATHY S   view full review
This was easy and tasted great! I used an extra hot salsa and it was excellent!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by MIRJA75   view full review
Great recipe. The pita bread fell apart, though, next time I'll try it with flour tortillas...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2005 by CARRIEBOBERRY   view full review
Yum! This makes a quick, tasty weeknight dinner. I added some Monterey Jack cheese as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by ihatecooking   view full review
Delicious, easy recipe. Easy to modify if you like it more or less spicy--I didn't even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2010 by st1tchz   view full review
I doubled all of the spices except cayenne pepper as suggested by a previous reviewer and used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by moonchyldcrab82   view full review
Pretty good. I'll add more spice next time.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Carrie   view full review
Very good! Very tasty!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2009 by Elenchen   view full review
Very good sandwiches!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by hetile   view full review
Make sure you used mild salsa

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