Monday, 28 December 2015

Nice and easy recipes - Lemony Chickpea Pita


Lemony Chickpea Pita


Ingredients

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for the grill
kosher salt
black pepper
1 lb. small boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 3)
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
4 pieces pita bread, grilled or warmed, if desired
1/2 c. nonfat Greek yogurt
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 c. salad greens 

Directions

1.       Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. In a medium bowl, combine the onion, lemon juice, oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2.      Oil the grill, season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and grill until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.
3.      Toss the chickpeas with the onion, then fold in the parsley.
4.      Slice the chicken. Spread the pitas with yogurt and top with chicken, tomatoes, greens and the chickpea mixture.

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