Picnic Chicken Pitas Food

CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS

Steps:

• In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. strips. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine and rice. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve in pitas.

CHICKEN AND ARUGULA PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Arrange the pita halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through.
• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest and Arugula Pesto. Stir in the diced chicken.
• To assemble the pita pockets, fill each pita half with the chicken mixture. Top with tomatoes and 1/4 cup arugula and serve.
• For the pesto, blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until well blended. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Parmesan and salt and pepper.

CURRIED CHICKPEA SALAD PITAS

Steps:

• Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder, honey, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the chickpeas and pulse until the chickpeas are slightly smashed, 5 or 6 more times.
• Empty the mixture into a serving bowl. Fold in the raisins and cilantro until everything is fully coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve in a pita with cabbage mix and Ryan's Pickled Onions.
• Add the onions, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, salt and 1 cup water to a glass pint jar. Stir or shake well to mix. Let marinate overnight in the refrigerator, then keep for up to a month in the fridge.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• n small bowl, combine chicken strips, teriyaki sauce and garlic.
• Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat over medium high heat until hot.
• Add chicken mixture and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Fill each pita half with lettuce, tomato, chicken and bean sprouts.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine olive oil, garlic, basil, and oregano. Add chicken breast halves. Turn to coat chicken. Cover; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. (Can marinate up to 24 hours.).
• Salt breasts halves then grill over medium coals, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once. Slice into thin strips.
• Spread 1 tablespoon pesto inside each pita pocket half. Stuff with lettuce and sliced chicken. Garnish with chopped green, red sweet peppers and chopped cucumber.