Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas Recipe

Name: Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 pounds); Kosher salt; 1 large orange; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup sour cream or low-fat Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, almonds or walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped (optional); Torn lettuce leaves, for serving; 4 whole-wheat pitas, halved; Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Servings: persons

3 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt
1 large orange
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream or low-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans, almonds or walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped (optional)
Torn lettuce leaves, for serving
4 whole-wheat pitas, halved
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

1
Cover the chicken with cold water in a saucepan and add 1 teaspoon salt.
2
Remove strips of zest from half of the orange with a vegetable peeler; add the zest to the water.
3
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes.
4
Remove the chicken and let cool.
5
Grate the remaining orange zest into a large bowl; juice the orange into the bowl.
6
Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, celery, nuts, chives, poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
7
Add the apricots, if desired.
8
Shred the chicken, discarding the bones and skin, and toss with the dressing.
9
Stuff a few lettuce leaves and some of the chicken salad into each pita.
10
Per serving: Calories 749; Fat 41 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 109 mg; Sodium 957 mg; Carbohydrate 51 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 43 g

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), Kosher salt, 1 large orange, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas 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.

Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas

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