Tandoori Pita

Tandoori Pita combines the smoky flavors of traditional Indian tandoori cooking with the convenience of pita bread, creating a delightful dish that's both healthy and packed with flavor. Perfect for a light meal or snack, it features marinated grilled chicken served in warm pita with fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams
• Tandoori masala - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Whole wheat pita bread - 2 pieces
• Cucumber (sliced) - 1/2 medium
• Tomato (sliced) - 1 medium
• Red onion (sliced) - 1/4 medium
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt to create a marinade.
2. Cut the chicken breast into strips and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
4. While the chicken is cooking, warm the pita bread in a separate pan for 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and pliable.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
6. To assemble, place the cooked chicken strips inside the warm pita bread. Top with sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Tandoori Pita!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken and Greek yogurt, promoting muscle health.
• Contains fresh vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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