Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas

By Hester

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless trimmed)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala (divided, (see Tip))
• 3/4 teaspoon Salt (divided)
• 1 cup Cucumber (thinly sliced seeded )
• 3/4 cup yogurt (nonfat plain )
• 1 tablespoon Parsley
• 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
• Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)
• 4 , 6" whole-wheat pitas (warmed)
• 1 cup romaine lettuce (shredded )
• 2 small or 1 large Tomatoes (sliced)
• 1/4 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced )

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tip). If broiling, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.

2. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place the chicken on the grill rack or prepared pan and cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the size of the breast. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, cilantro (or mint), lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Thinly slice the chicken. Split open the warm pitas and fill with the chicken, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.