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Mediterranean Chicken Pita

Mediterranean Chicken Pita
Source: Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner/Diabetes Forecast. Recipe Credit: . Photo Credit: Mittera.
Summary

This recipe makes for a simple delicious sandwich. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner with a salad or another quick vegetable side dish!

Double Up: Use leftovers from our Greek Yogurt-Marinated Chicken recipe for even more flavor!

Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here. 




This recipe featured in:
Diabetes Forecast Magazine



 
  • Prep time
    10 min
  • Servings
    4 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 pita pocket
Budget Friendly Dinner Lunch Main Dish No Cook Quick & Easy Sandwiches Mediterranean
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 pita pocket
  • Amount per serving Calories 310

  • Total Fat 13g
    • Saturated Fat 2.5g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 85mg
  • Sodium 490mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 25g
    • Dietary Fiber 4g
    • Total Sugars 3g
  • Protein 26g
  • Potassium 510mg
  • Phosphorus 310mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 3 Lean protein, 1 1/2 Fat

Budget Friendly Dinner Lunch Main Dish No Cook Quick & Easy Sandwiches Mediterranean
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • cubed cooked chicken (leftover or from a rotisserie chicken)
    2 cup
  • low-fat tzatziki sauce (such as Trader Joe's)
    1/2 cup
  • whole grain pocket style pitas (cut in half to make 4 pita pockets)
    2
  • diced cucumber
    1 cup
  • diced tomato
    1 cup
  • unsalted, sliced dry-roasted almonds
    1/2 cup

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Directions

Directions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the chicken and tzatziki sauce. Stuff ½ cup of the chicken mixture into each pita pocket.

  2. Top each filled pita pocket with ¼ cup cucumbers, ¼ cup tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp sliced almonds.

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