Curried Chicken On Pita Recipe

Name: Curried Chicken On Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups plain low-fat yogurt; 4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch strips; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 large red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 8-inch whole wheat pita breads; 4 romaine lettuce leaves; 1 large tomato, cut into thin wedges; 1 medium cucumber-peeled, halved, seeded and cut into thin crescents

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups plain low-fat yogurt
4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 8-inch whole wheat pita breads
4 romaine lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 medium cucumber-peeled, halved, seeded and cut into thin crescents

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0. In a medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the yogurt with the garlic, garam masala and curry powder. Add the chicken strips and stir until they are thoroughly coated with the yogurt-spice mixture.
2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the sliced jalapenos, red onion and coated chicken strips, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the chicken strips are just white throughout, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let stand for 1 minute to let the chicken, jalapenos and red onion cool slightly. Fold the remaining 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons of yogurt into the chicken, jalapenos and red onion until well combined.
3
Heat the pita breads in the oven, about 30 seconds. Set the pitas on plates and top each one with a lettuce leaf, tomato wedges and cucumber slices. Spoon the chicken in yogurt sauce on top and serve right away.
4
Notes: One serving 416 calories, 8 gm total fat, 3 gm saturated fat, 51 gm carb.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups plain low-fat yogurt, 4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped, 2 teaspoons garam masala, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and more.

Yes, Curried Chicken On Pita falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curried Chicken On Pita

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