FAJITAS IN PITAS

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For a weekend lunch with company, we grill chicken and peppers to stuff inside pita pockets. The dressing doubles as a grilling sauce and a sandwich spread. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium sweet red peppers, halved and seeded
2 medium green peppers, halved and seeded
8 pita pocket halves, warmed
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, green onion, mustard and pepper; reserve 1/3 cup for assembling. Spread remaining mixture over chicken and peppers., Grill chicken and peppers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and peppers are tender. Cut chicken into 1/2-in. slices; cut peppers into 1-in. slices., Spread reserved mayonnaise mixture inside pita halves; fill with lettuce, chicken and peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.