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Curried Chicken Pitas

Courses: Sandwiches
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb 454g / 16ozSkinned boned chicken breast
1 cup 237mlShelled green peas
1 cup 237mlSeedless red grapes - halved
1/2 cup 118mlPlain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup 118mlLow-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon 5mlCurry powder
2 teaspoons 10mlLemon juice
8   Curly leaf lettuce leaves
4   Pita bread rounds - (6-inch)
  Cut in half

Recipe Instructions

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan; add chicken. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 13 minutes. Add peas; cover and simmer an additional 7 minutes or until the peas are crisp-tender.

Drain and coarsely chop chicken.

Combine chicken, peas, and grapes in a bowl.

Combine yogurt, sour cream, curry powder, and lemon juice; stir well.

Pour over chicken mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill, if desired.

Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad into each lettuce-lined pita half.

Source:
Cooking Light, April 1995, page 116

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