Chicken Pita Salad Recipes

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CHICKEN-SALAD PITAS



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Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and celery enliven chicken salad with bursts of wonderful color and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 stalks celery, 1 coarsely chopped and 2 thinly sliced
1 medium sweet yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
2 (12 ounces total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup (from one 11-ounce can) canned mandarin orange segments
8 (6- or 8-inch) pita breads
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water, chopped celery, onion, carrot, thyme, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add chicken; cover and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl; let cool, then shred with 2 forks. Discard contents of pan.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken, sliced celery, and almonds. Gently fold in orange segments.
  • Cut 1 inch from top of each pita to open pocket. Fill each pita with 1 lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup chicken salad.

CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



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These easy Chicken Salad Pitas make for a perfect light lunch on a warm day! It takes your usual classic chicken salad recipe up a notch!

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ cups cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
¼ cup celery (, finely minced)
2 tablespoons sweet onion (, minced)
1/4 cup red grapes (, quartered, optional)
1/4 cup walnuts (, chopped, optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Bibb or butter lettuce
Fresh tomato
4 Pita breads (, cut in half)

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, cooked chicken, celery, sweet onion, grapes, walnuts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fine sea salt and white pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Stuff 1 piece of lettuce and a tomato slice into each pita bread halve.
  • Spoon in chicken salad.
  • If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SALAD PITA WITH BABA GHANOUSH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 chicken scallopine (4 to 5 ounces each)
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 unpeeled kirby cucumber, chopped
Freshly ground pepper
4 pocketless pitas
1/2 cup baba ghanoush (eggplant spread, sold near hummus in the refrigerated section)
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, mint, red pepper flakes, 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the chicken and marinate about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, cucumber and the remaining 1 clove garlic in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Toss with the vegetables.
  • Brush the pitas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt. Grill, turning once, until marked. Place a pita on each plate and spread with baba ghanoush. Top with lettuce and chicken salad and drizzle with any juices from the bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 74 milligrams, Sodium 587 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams

CHICKEN AND PITA SALAD



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Pita bread makes for fantastic croutons in this simple yet tasty main-dish salad that features a homemade dressing. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pita bread (6 inches), chopped
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup shredded carrots
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place pita bread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted., Meanwhile, cook edamame according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil until chicken juices run clear., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, carrots, tomatoes, cheese, edamame and pita bread. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Divide among four serving plates; top with chicken. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHICKEN PITA SALAD



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I make this refreshing dish to take to family get-togethers. Its great Greek flavors and crispy chewiness guarantee it will be gone in a blink.-Catherine Slussler, Tomball, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pita breads (6 inches)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 English cucumber, halved and sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, quartered and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cut each pita bread into eight triangles; split in half. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, sugar, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, garbanzo beans, cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Stir in pita triangles. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

PITA POCKET CHICKEN SALAD



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We wanted something cool for lunch one summer day, so I tossed together whatever I had in the refrigerator. This wonderful salad was the result. Guests enjoy the sweet grapes, tender chicken and crunchy almonds...and the always ask for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup poppy seed salad dressing
6 pita pocket halves
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, cucumber, almonds and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Line pita breads with lettuce if desired; fill with chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Juice of a lime or lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into thin strips
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 tomato, chopped
Mixed lettuce leaves
4 pitas with pockets

Steps:

  • In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
  • In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



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I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made a few changes over the years to suit my family's tastes. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients. Fill pita halves with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES



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Prep time is minimal thanks to leftover cooked chicken and bottled salad dressing. Just chill and serve!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup fat-free honey Dijon dressing
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon finely chopped cashews
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix chicken, dressing, cucumber, tomato and cashews. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.
  • Just before serving, spread insides of pita pockets with mayonnaise. Fill pockets with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

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