Cajun chicken pittas
7
Points®
Total time: 22 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 12 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
Tasty spiced chicken, red pepper and onion in a toasted pitta bread makes a speedy, satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Chicken breast, skinless, raw
2 medium
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Discovery Foods Deep South Cajun Spice Mix
10 g
White pitta bread
2 medium
Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 tablespoon(s)
Lime Juice, Fresh
15 ml
Garlic
1 clove(s), crushed
Lettuce
1 portion(s), iceberg, shredded
Red pepper
1 medium, deseeded and sliced
Red onion
½ small, finely chopped
Instructions
1
Mist the chicken breasts with cooking spray and sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning . Mist a nonstick frying pan with cooking spray and put over a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, then use 2 forks to shred and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, cut along one edge of each pitta to make a pocket. Lightly toast, then set aside and allow to cool slightly.
3
Mix the mayonnaise with the lime juice and garlic.
4
Spread the inside of the toasted pittas with the mayonnaise and fill with the shredded chicken, lettuce, pepper and a sprinkling of red onion, then serve.
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