Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas 3.8 (13) 12 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 29, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala , (see Tip), divided ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber ¾ cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro , or mint 2 teaspoons lemon juice Freshly ground pepper , to taste 4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce 2 small or 1 large tomato, sliced ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion Directions Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tip). 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 degrees 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. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2. Refrigerate the chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Tips: 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.) Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 340 Calories 5g Fat 44g Carbs 33g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 340 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 6g Protein 33g 65% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 64mg 21% Vitamin A 1371IU 27% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Folate 58mcg 15% Sodium 591mg 26% Calcium 126mg 10% Iron 3mg 18% Magnesium 86mg 20% Potassium 603mg 13% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved