Lemon pepper chicken pitas
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 4
Time to make: 20 mins
Total cost: $22.00 / $5.50 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons reduced-salt lemon pepper seasoning
- juice of 1 lemon
- 4 medium wholemeal pita breads
- 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- salad leaves
- Yoghurt dip
- low-fat plain yoghurt
- garlic, crushed
- parsley
Instructions
1 Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin. Flatten until thin and even.
2 Mix oil, seasoning and lemon juice together. Toss chicken in marinade.
3 Grill chicken for about 3 minutes on both sides or until charred and cooked. Slice chicken pieces in slithers.
4 Blend yoghurt dip ingredients in a small bowl.
5 Cut warm pita bread in half to make a pocket. Fill with chicken and salad leaves. Serve with extra salad on the side and a dollop of yoghurt dip.
HFG tip
If you have time, leave chicken to marinate for a few hours.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 452cal
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Kilojoules 1890kJ
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Protein 49g
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Total fat 14g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 35g
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–Sugars 7g
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Dietary fibre 6g
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Sodium 490mg
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Calcium 130mg
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Iron 3.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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