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Chicken Tahini Salad with Pine Nuts on Mini Pita Rounds Recipe

Chicken Tahini Salad with Pine Nuts on Mini Pita Rounds Recipe

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Chicken Tahini Salad with Pine Nuts on Mini Pita Rounds

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Ingredients:

Serving

20 2- to 3-inch-diameter mini pita breads, cut horizontally in half
olive oil
2 large garlic cloves
1 cup tahini ( sesame seed paste)
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp (packed) grated lemon peel
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups shredded skinned cooked chicken (from two 2-lb roast chickens)
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush cut side of pita bread rounds lightly with olive oil. Arrange rounds on heavy large baking sheet. Bake until crisp and golden, about 6 minutes. Cool pita rounds.
Mince garlic in processor. Add tahini, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and lemon peel. Blend well. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup water, blending until mixture is smooth and thick. Mix in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in large bowl. Mix in 1 1/2 cups sauce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and remaining lemon juice (reserve remaining sauce for another use). Season chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store pita rounds airtight at room temperature. Cover chicken salad and refrigerate.)
Spoon generous 1 tablespoon chicken salad atop each pita round. Arrange on platter. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve.
*Available at Middle Eastern and natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	152.88 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.5g	22%
Cholesterol	30.76mg	10%
Sodium	20.19mg	1%
Potassium	82.58mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.89g	1%
Sugars	0.2g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	2%
Protein	4.82g	10%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	11.9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	392.57 Kcal (1644 kJ)
Calories from fat	335.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.25g	22%
Cholesterol	78.98mg	10%
Sodium	51.84mg	1%
Potassium	212.06mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.85g	1%
Sugars	0.5g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	2%
Protein	12.38g	10%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	3%
Iron	1.5mg	3%
Calcium	30.6mg	1%

* 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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bitter
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