Grilled Chicken Spinach And Pear Pitas Food

SPINACH CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 10-12 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove; thinly sliced chicken and cool., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, cumin and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, onions and chicken. , Drizzle with yogurt mixture; toss to coat. Microwave pita breads for 15-20 seconds or until warmed. Fill each half with 1/2 cup chicken mixture.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Arrange the salad greens, cheese, pears and pecans on individual plates. Slice chicken; arrange over salad. Whisk the apple juice concentrate, oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad.

GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Reserve half the A.1. mixture; pour remaining over chicken in shallow dish. Stir to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 5 to 7 min. or until done, turning after 4 min. and adding pitas to the grill for the last 2 min. to grill 1 min. on each side.
• Fill pita halves with spinach, cucumbers, chicken and tomatoes. Drizzle with reserved A.1. mixture. Top with cheese.

GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• Combine 3 T lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic and 1 tsp of the oregano in a gallon Ziploc bag. Add the chicken, turn to coat.
• Allow the chicken breast to marinate for 30 minutes a room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Combine the tomatoes and feta cheese in a small glass dish. Add the remaining 2 tsp lemon juice, olive oil and the remaining 1 tsp oregano.
• Stir to combine and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• For the yogurt sauce, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, walnuts and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat a grill pan to medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
• Grill the chicken breasts and onion rings for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently. (Grill until chicken is no longer pink in the thickest portion of the breast.).
• Remove chicken and onion rings from pan and set aside to cool. Slice the chicken into thin pieces.
• To assemble the sandwiches, cut each pita in half and split.
• Place several slices of grilled chicken, 3-4 slivers of onion, 1 T of the tomato-feta mixture, lettuce, olives and 1-2 slices of bacon to each pita.
• Top with yogurt sauce and a wad of alfalfa sprouts. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

GRILLED GREEK STYLE CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• In a shallow glass baking dish, combine lemon juice and seasonings.
• Add chicken; cover marinate 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Remove chicken from marinade. Drain; discard marinade.
• In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumbers and onions; refrigerate.
• Grill chicken on grill or forman type grill 5 minutes per side or until tender.
• For each serving, fill pitas with chicken steaks and yogurt mixture.

GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB PITAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, mustard and garlic seasoning and blend well.
• Set aside 3 Tablespoons.
• Brush remaining mixture over chicken.
• Place in large sealable plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Refrigerate reserved mayonnaise mixture until serving.
• Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
• Cut chicken into 1" strips.
• Spread reserved mayonnaise mixture over pita breads and top with lettuce, chicken, bacon and cheese.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE PITAS

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet. Place chicken in shallow dish; add 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette, turning to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.
• Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Cut zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into 1/3 inch slices. Place eggplant, zucchini, squash, and pepper in a medium-size bowl; add remaining 2/3 cup vinaigrette, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.
• Spray cold grill cooking grate with grilling spray; place grate on grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken and vegetables from vinaigrette, discarding vinaigrette. Place chicken and vegetables on grate.
• Grill chicken and vegetables 5 minutes on ech side or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender; let chicken stand 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
• Place pita halves on grill, and grill 1 minute on each side or until warmed.
• Divide chicken strips, vegetables, and cheese evenly in pita halves.

GRILLED CHICKEN ON SPINACH

Steps:

• Mix the first 8 ingredients.
• Rub all over the chicken.
• Grill over medium coals for 8 minutes per side.
• In lg skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute.
• Add mushrooms, cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add spinach and saute for 3 more minutes.
• Place spinach on plates, top with chicken.