Ingredients for Asian Chicken Pitas
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 whole wheat pita breads
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 1 cup chicken stock
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How to Make Asian Chicken Pitas
- Place 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium saucepan.
- Add 1 cup chicken stock to cover the chicken.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Remove chicken from the saucepan and let cool completely.
- Once cool, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Warm pita bread according to package directions.
- Line each pita half with 1 large lettuce leaf.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the pita halves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
4g
Carbs
7g
