Mediterranean Chicken Pitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/4 cup purchased pesto sauce
2 large pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
shredded romaine lettuce
chopped green sweet pepper
chopped sweet red pepper
chopped cucumber

Directions:

In a large bowl combine olive oil, garlic, basil, and oregano. Add chicken breast halves. Turn to coat chicken. Cover; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. (Can marinate up to 24 hours.).
Salt breasts halves then grill over medium coals, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once. Slice into thin strips.
Spread 1 tablespoon pesto inside each pita pocket half. Stuff with lettuce and sliced chicken. Garnish with chopped green, red sweet peppers and chopped cucumber.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	785.68 Kcal (3289 kJ)
Calories from fat	353.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.24g	60%
Cholesterol	208.86mg	70%
Sodium	1465.69mg	61%
Potassium	1088.49mg	23%
Total Carbs	34.76g	12%
Sugars	0.64g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	6%
Protein	76.43g	153%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	77.1mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.45 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.81g	60%
Cholesterol	46.91mg	70%
Sodium	329.17mg	61%
Potassium	244.45mg	23%
Total Carbs	7.81g	12%
Sugars	0.14g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.31g	6%
Protein	17.16g	153%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	11%
Calcium	17.3mg	8%

* 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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