Weight Watchers Greek Chicken Pitas

By txnurselaw

This recipe came from a weight watchers newsletter.. it is worth 6 points

Ingredients

• 3 cups plain fat-free yogurt, Greek style
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, thigh s
• 2/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt, Greek style
• 2 teaspoons cilantro, fresh, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 whole wheat pita pocket bread
• 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped (es)
• 1 small cucumber, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 2 hrs

Total Time: 2 1/4 hrs

1 In a medium glass bowl, combine yogurt, garlic and lemon juice; add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

2 Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray. Remove chicken from refrigerator; scrape off excess yogurt and place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, flipping once, about 20 minutes.

3 Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.

4 Make a slit in each pita and fill each with equal amounts chicken, tomato and cucumber; spoon in sauce. Yields 1 pita per serving.

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