Blackened Chicken Pitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp sugar
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz each)
2 (6 inch) pita bread, each sliced in half vertically (white or whole wheat)
8 leaves soft leaf lettuce (such as bibb

Directions:

Stir together the seasoning mixture in a small bowl.
Pour the yogurt into a separate small bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mixture and the sugar; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or place in a plastic bag; flatten them to a 1/2-inch uniform thickness. Spread the seasoning mixture on both sides of each chicken breast.
Heat a stovetop grill pan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-high and arrange the chicken on the grill; cook for about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for 4 more minutes, or until it is well browned (and somewhat blackened) and cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned yogurt sauce on the top of each chicken breast. Slice the chicken breasts in half.
For each sandwich, open 2 pita bread pockets; line each with lettuce leaves. Slip in the chicken breast halves. Drizzle each sandwich with about 1 more tablespoon of the yogurt mixture.
Advance preparation:.
The yogurt sauce may be made in several hours in advance; cover and refrigerate. The chicken breasts can be spread with the seasoning mixture, placed in a single layer on a plate, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated for several hours before cooking. If you prefer, the chicken can be cooked up to 1 day in advance and served chilled. Assemble the pita sandwiches just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	338.78 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.35g	21%
Cholesterol	20.71mg	7%
Sodium	498.23mg	21%
Potassium	1358.8mg	29%
Total Carbs	33.11g	11%
Sugars	2.26g	9%
Dietary Fiber	7.19g	29%
Protein	15.89g	32%
Vitamin C	26.5mg	44%
Iron	7.4mg	41%
Calcium	280.1mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	46.78 Kcal (196 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.84g	21%
Cholesterol	2.86mg	7%
Sodium	68.8mg	21%
Potassium	187.63mg	29%
Total Carbs	4.57g	11%
Sugars	0.31g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	29%
Protein	2.19g	32%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	44%
Iron	1mg	41%
Calcium	38.7mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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