Best Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas Recipes

SPICY CHICKEN TOMATO PITAS

Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas image

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.

SPICY CHICKEN TOMATO PITAS FOR TWO

Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two image

This is a terrific recipe, nice and light. It cooks up quickly, too, which is always a big bonus. A sizzling blend of Southwest tastes with a bright splash of lemon, this one's a crowd pleaser! -Cori Cooper, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

TOMATO RELISH:
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
CHICKEN PITAS:
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

Combine the relish ingredients; chill until serving., Combine the cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, pepper flakes and salt; rub over both sides of chicken. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear., Slice chicken. Fill each pita half with chicken and tomato relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges