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Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas

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WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com

Make a perfect summer supper: grill spice-rubbed chicken breasts and tuck them into whole-wheat pitas along with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce. Serve with: Grilled vegetables and a pilsner.

Ingredients

Prep: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

1 pound
boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons
garam masala, divided
3/4 teaspoon
kosher salt, divided
1 cup
thinly sliced seeded cucumber
3/4 cup
nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon
chopped fresh cilantro or mint
2 teaspoons
lemon juice
4 6-inch
whole-wheat pitas, warmed
1 cup
shredded romaine lettuce
2 small
or 1 large tomato, sliced
1/4 cup
thinly sliced red onion
freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

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

Tip

Garam masala is a blend of spices used in Indian cooking. It is available in the spice section of most supermarkets.To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Reviewed July 16, 2012