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CHICKEN BREAST PITA SANDWICH

Rating
2.66667 of 5 Serves 4
Preparation
0 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
0 min

Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

Chicken breasts and Fresh California Avocados make a delicious sandwich.

Nutritional Info

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Ingredients

  • Vinaigrette Dressing

  • cupchicken broth
  • 4 tsp.vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp.lemon juice
  • 1 tsp.Dijon-style mustard
  • clove garlic, crushed
  • Sandwich

  • 2 cupslettuce, shredded
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked, skinned and shredded
  • red onion, diced
  • cupripe olives, thinly sliced
  • 2 Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 4 fresh pita bread rounds

Instructions

Vinaigrette

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients together until well blended.

Sandwich

  1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, onion and olives. Just before serving, gently mix in avocado.
  2. Divide sandwich stuffing into equal portions and carefully spoon into pita bread.
  3. Before serving, generously drizzle vinaigrette dressing over each stuffed half.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with a fresh fruit salad.

Beverage Pairings:

Try with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Viognier.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.


Nutrition Information per Serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 450; Total Fat 22 g (Sat 3 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 5 g, Mono 11 g); Cholesterol 35 mg; Sodium 580 mg; Potassium 647 mg; Total Carbohydrates 45 g; Dietary Fiber 8 g; Total Sugars 2 g; Protein 21 g; Vitamin A 849 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 97 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 158 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


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