Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas for Two

From EatingWell.com

Make a perfect supper for two: Grill spice-rubbed chicken breasts and tuck them into whole-wheat pitas along with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

8 ounce(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed

3/4 teaspoon(s)garam masala (see Tips & Techniques), divided

3/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt, divided

1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced seeded cucumber

6 tablespoon(s) nonfat plain yogurt

1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro or mint

1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

Freshly ground pepper to taste

2 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, warmed

1/2 cup(s) shredded romaine lettuce

1 small small tomato, sliced

1/8 cup(s) thinly sliced red onion

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tips & Techniques). If broiling, coat abroiler pan with cooking spray.

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place the chicken on the grill rack or prepared pan and cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the size of the breast. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, cilantro (or mint), lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Thinly slice the chicken. Split open the warm pitas and fill with the chicken, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Carb Servings: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat. Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Magnesium (21% dv), Iron (20% dv).

Tips & Techniques

Garam masala is a blend of spices used in Indian cooking. It is available in the spice section of most supermarkets.