Fiery Chicken Pita Sandwiches With Horned Melon Raita Recipe

Name: Fiery Chicken Pita Sandwiches With Horned Melon Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Raita:; 1 horned melon, halved lengthwise; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (7-ounce) container whole plain yogurt; 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided; Cooking spray; 4 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, warmed and cut in half

Servings: persons

Raita:
1 horned melon, halved lengthwise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (7-ounce) container whole plain yogurt
3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
Cooking spray
4 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, warmed and cut in half

1
Squeeze horned melon into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl; press seeds with the back of a spoon to extract juice. Discard seeds. Add fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ground cumin, and yogurt to bowl; stir with a whisk. Cover and chill.
2
Place chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound each piece to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; rub with garlic.
3
Heat 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add 2 breast halves to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from heat, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and chicken. Transfer chicken to cutting board, and cool slightly. Cut chicken into thin strips. Fill each pita half with about 1/2 cup chicken, and top with 2 tablespoons raita.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Raita:, 1 horned melon, halved lengthwise, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Fiery Chicken Pita Sandwiches With Horned Melon Raita 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.

Fiery Chicken Pita Sandwiches With Horned Melon Raita

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