Asian Chicken Pitas Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Chicken Pitas

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
• Bean Sprouts
• Water Chestnut
• Green Onion
• Rice Vinegar
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• Sesame Oil
• Whole Wheat Pita Bread
• Lettuce Leaves

How to Make Asian Chicken Pitas

1. Place 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium saucepan.
2. Add 1 cup chicken stock to cover the chicken.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
5. Remove chicken from the saucepan and let cool completely.
6. Once cool, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
7. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup bean sprouts, 1/2 cup water chestnuts (sliced), 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
9. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine.
10. Warm pita bread according to package directions.
11. Line each pita half with 1 large lettuce leaf.
12. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the pita halves.
13. Serve immediately and enjoy!