Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Pitas |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Southern Living. Ingredients:
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 cup bottled light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, divided |
1 (1 lb) eggplant |
1 zucchini |
1 yellow squash |
1 red bell pepper, quartered |
cooking spray, for grilling |
4 (8 inch) pita bread, cut in half |
4 slices smoked provolone cheese, halved |
Directions:
1. Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet. Place chicken in shallow dish; add 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette, turning to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2. Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Cut zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into 1/3 inch slices. Place eggplant, zucchini, squash, and pepper in a medium-size bowl; add remaining 2/3 cup vinaigrette, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.
3. Spray cold grill cooking grate with grilling spray; place grate on grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken and vegetables from vinaigrette, discarding vinaigrette. Place chicken and vegetables on grate.
4. Grill chicken and vegetables 5 minutes on ech side or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender; let chicken stand 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
5. Place pita halves on grill, and grill 1 minute on each side or until warmed.
6. Divide chicken strips, vegetables, and cheese evenly in pita halves.
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