Friday Night, Time For Fun

Tomorrow is Friday, the official day to try fun new dishes! What about some fun pockets for dinner? It comes with Indian flavor and loads of nutrition. Believe me, kids will have a blast filling up the pockets!

Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas

Servings: 4 portions

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala , (see Tip), divided
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber
• 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt (if kids don't like it, try cream cheese)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro , or mint
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Freshly ground pepper , to taste
• 4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 2 small or 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tip). If broiling, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 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 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/4 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.

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

Per serving: 333 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 64 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrates; 32 g protein; 6 g fiber; 637 mg sodium; 485 mg potassium.
Source: Eating Well