Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas for Two

Make a perfect summer supper for two: grill spice-rubbed chicken breasts and tuck them into whole-wheat pitas along with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce.

Makes 2 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

• 3/4 teaspoon garam masala, (see Shopping Tip), divided
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber
• 6 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or mint
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 6-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed
• 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 1 small or 1/2 large tomato, sliced
• 1/8 cup thinly sliced red onion

1. 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.
2. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/4 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°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.
3. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, cilantro (or mint), lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon garam masala and 1/8 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.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per serving: 350 calories; 4g fat (1g sat, 1g mono); 65mg cholesterol; 47g carbohydrates; 34g protein; 6g fiber; 662mg sodium; 458mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Magnesium (21% dv), Iron (20% dv).
2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving(s)
Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2. Refrigerate the chicken in an airtight container for up to 2 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.)

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