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Chicken and Grape Pita Sandwiches
Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients
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1
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pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1/2
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cup plain nonfat yogurt
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1/4
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cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
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2
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tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, minced, or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves
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2
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teaspoons Dijon mustard
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2
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teaspoons honey
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1/2
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teaspoon black pepper
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1
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cup thinly sliced celery
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1
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cup red seedless grapes, cut into halves
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1
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medium head red leaf lettuce, washed
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3
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pita bread rounds (2 ounces each)
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1. Cut chicken breasts into 1/2-inch dice. Bring 1 quart water to a boil in large saucepan. Stir in chicken. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain well.
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2. Meanwhile, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, tarragon, mustard, honey and pepper in large bowl until blended. Add chicken, celery and grapes; stir to coat with dressing. Separate lettuce leaves. Select 6 large leaves and discard stems. Tear or shred remaining leaves.
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3. Cut each pita in half crosswise; gently open. Line each half with 1 large lettuce leaf. Place handful of torn leaves and about 2/3 cup chicken mixture in each pita half.
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© Publications International, Ltd.
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Nutrients per Serving
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(1 sandwich (1/2 pita round with 2/3 cup chicken mixture))
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Calories
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249
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Calories from Fat
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21 %
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Total Fat
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6 g
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Saturated Fat
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1 g
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Cholesterol
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50 mg
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Carbohydrate
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28 g
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Fiber
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1 g
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Protein
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22 g
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Sodium
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278 mg
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Dietary exchanges
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1 Starch
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2-1/2 Vegetable
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2 Meat
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