Easy Chicken Pitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 lb chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes
4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 (16 oz) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper
1/4 cup parsley, diced
6 pita pockets
1 tbsp sour cream , per pita
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine cumin and chili powder in a plastic bag. Add chicken and shake to coat.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Take off heat, set aside to cool.
3. Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well. Stir in chicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cut top off pitas to open. Divide chicken mixture among the pitas; top with yogurt or sour cream, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	155.78 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.07g	17%
Cholesterol	15.84mg	5%
Sodium	219.39mg	9%
Potassium	129.26mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.26g	3%
Sugars	0.71g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	3%
Protein	6.23g	12%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	5.1mg	28%
Calcium	20.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	220.73 Kcal (924 kJ)
Calories from fat	141.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.69g	17%
Cholesterol	22.45mg	5%
Sodium	310.86mg	9%
Potassium	183.15mg	3%
Total Carbs	11.71g	3%
Sugars	1.01g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	3%
Protein	8.82g	12%
Vitamin C	20.3mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	8%
Iron	7.2mg	28%
Calcium	28.5mg	2%

* 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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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