Chicken Salad Pita Sandwiches

Health score
15%
Chicken Salad Pita Sandwiches
45 min.
2
225kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy lunch option that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare? Look no further than these Chicken Salad Pita Sandwiches! Perfect for a quick meal at home or a delightful picnic treat, this recipe combines tender, chopped chicken breast with refreshing vegetables and a zesty dressing, all nestled in a whole wheat pita pocket.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish in no time. Each serving is packed with flavor and comes in at only 225 calories, making it an excellent choice for those mindful of their dietary intake. The combination of protein from the chicken and healthy fats from the cashews ensures that you’ll feel full and energized throughout your day.

What’s more, the versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it to your liking. Add in your favorite veggies or swap out the dressing for a different flavor profile. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, these Chicken Salad Pita Sandwiches are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon cashew pieces finely chopped
  • cup chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked chopped
  • 0.3 cup cucumber chopped
  • 0.3 cup honey dijon mustard fat-free
  • tablespoons mayonnaise fat-free
  • 0.3 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 6-inch day old pita bread whole wheat cut in half to form pockets ()

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories225kcal
Protein43.94%
Fat22.13%
Carbs33.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.1
Glycemic Load
0.57
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.4952173220075%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:225.13kcal
11.26%
Fat:5.15g
7.92%
Saturated Fat:1.19g
7.44%
Carbohydrates:17.77g
5.92%
Net Carbohydrates:16.94g
6.16%
Sugar:8.71g
9.68%
Cholesterol:60.76mg
20.25%
Sodium:323.82mg
14.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.01g
46.03%
Vitamin B3:9.8mg
48.98%
Selenium:20.81µg
29.73%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.34%
Phosphorus:199.71mg
19.97%
Magnesium:39.91mg
9.98%
Copper:0.17mg
8.63%
Potassium:287.51mg
8.21%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.83%
Vitamin K:8.06µg
7.67%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.42%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.14%
Iron:1.2mg
6.65%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.71%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.48%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.97%
Vitamin C:3.11mg
3.77%
Vitamin A:181.82IU
3.64%
Fiber:0.83g
3.33%
Folate:9.52µg
2.38%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.34%
Calcium:17.53mg
1.75%