SPICY CHICKEN TOMATO PITAS

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I'm not sure if this is a Mediterranean dish with a southwestern flair or the other way around. All I know is that it's ideal for a summer dinner. The tomato relish is yummy as an appetizer with tortilla chips, so you may want to double it. -Cori Cooper, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

TOMATO RELISH:
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
CHICKEN PITAS:
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Add tomatoes, onion and parsley; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Combine cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, pepper flakes and salt; rub seasonings onto both sides of chicken. On a lightly oiled grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Cut chicken into slices. Serve in pita halves with relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein.