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Moroccan Chicken Pitas

 
One serving costs about $2.9 One serving costs about $2.9

$2.90 per serving

2 people like this recipe

2 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4
spoonacular Score:81%

Spoonacular Score: 81%

 

The recipe Moroccan Chicken Pitas can be made in about 45 minutes. This recipe serves 4 and costs $2.9 per serving. One serving contains 541 calories, 36g of protein, and 29g of fat. 2 people have tried and liked this recipe. This recipe from Foodista requires cumin, juice of lemon, cinnamon, and mint. With a spoonacular score of 80%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Moroccan Chicken Salad Pitas, Curried Chicken Pitas, and Picnic Chicken Pitas.

Ingredients

Servings:
1 pkg
1 pkg pita bread
pita bread
1 pound
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 tsp
1 tsp paprika
paprika
1 tsp
1 tsp coriander
coriander
1 tsp
1 tsp coriander
coriander
0.25 tsps
0.25 tsps cinnamon
cinnamon
1 tsp
1 tsp cumin
cumin
some
some cayenne pepper
cayenne pepper
2 tsps
2 tsps garlic
garlic
1 tsp
1 tsp ginger
ginger
1 tsp
1 tsp salt
salt
3 Tbsps
3 Tbsps olive oil
olive oil
2
2  italian fresh bunchs parsley
italian fresh bunchs parsley
1 cup
1 cup cooked quinoa
cooked quinoa
2 cans
2 cans canned diced petite tomatoes
canned diced petite tomatoes
1 small
1 small yellow diced onion
yellow diced onion
2
2  lemon (juice)
lemon (juice)
4 small
4 small diced mahjool dates
diced mahjool dates
0.25 cup
0.25 cup olive oil
olive oil
some
some sea salt
sea salt
1 cup
1 cup greek yogurt
greek yogurt
0.5 small
0.5 small diced cucumber
diced cucumber
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp mint
mint
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp mint
mint
0.5
0.5  lemon (juice)
lemon (juice)
1 small glass
1 small glass combine everything in a bowl and chill
combine everything in a bowl and chill
1 pkg pita bread
1 pkg
pita bread
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 pound
skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp
paprika
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp
coriander
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp
coriander
0.25 tsps cinnamon
0.25 tsps
cinnamon
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp
cumin
some cayenne pepper
some
cayenne pepper
2 tsps garlic
2 tsps
garlic
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp
ginger
1 tsp salt
1 tsp
salt
3 Tbsps olive oil
3 Tbsps
olive oil
2  italian fresh bunchs parsley
2
italian fresh bunchs parsley
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup
cooked quinoa
2 cans canned diced petite tomatoes
2 cans
canned diced petite tomatoes
1 small yellow diced onion
1 small
yellow diced onion
2  lemon (juice)
2
lemon (juice)
4 small diced mahjool dates
4 small
diced mahjool dates
0.25 cup olive oil
0.25 cup
olive oil
some sea salt
some
sea salt
1 cup greek yogurt
1 cup
greek yogurt
0.5 small diced cucumber
0.5 small
diced cucumber
1 Tbsp mint
1 Tbsp
mint
1 Tbsp mint
1 Tbsp
mint
0.5  lemon (juice)
0.5
lemon (juice)
1 small glass combine everything in a bowl and chill
1 small glass
combine everything in a bowl and chill

Equipment

meat tenderizer
meat tenderizer
grill
grill
bowl
bowl
meat tenderizer
meat tenderizer
grill
grill
bowl
bowl


Instructions

Combine all ingredients, from paprika down, in a small dish and stir thoroughly to combine. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts pretty thin about 1/2 inch thick. Generously rub the spice mixture on all sides of chicken breasts, cover and let it sit in the refrigerator for about an hour. Combine all tabbouleh ingredients and adjust salt and oil to your preference. Cover and chill while the chicken is marinating but first you should do like I did and dip a handful of pita chips in it. When the chicken has marinated, prepare grill to medium heat. Grill the chicken until done at least 165. I like mine very done, even with some crispy edges. Half the pita bread, and split open. Fill the halves with chicken, tabbouleh and finally the yogurt sauce.

Read the detailed instructions on Foodista.com – The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit

Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $2.92
Ingredient
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
some cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 italian fresh bunchs parsley
1 cup cooked quinoa
2 cans canned diced petite tomatoes
1 small yellow diced onion
2 lemon (juice)
4 smalls diced mahjool dates
¼ cups olive oil
1 cup greek yogurt
½ smalls diced cucumber
1 tablespoon mint
1 tablespoon mint
½ lemon (juice)
Price
$4.02
$0.10
$0.02
$0.13
$0.91
$0.13
$0.01
$0.50
$0.08
$0.53
$1.76
$0.15
$0.41
$0.32
$0.64
$1.43
$0.19
$0.12
$0.12
$0.10
$11.68

Nutritional Information

Quickview
542 Calories
35g Protein
29g Total Fat
38g Carbs
36% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
542k
27%

Fat
29g
45%

  Saturated Fat
4g
27%

Carbohydrates
38g
13%

  Sugar
17g
19%

Cholesterol
75mg
25%

Sodium
1206mg
52%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
35g
72%

Vitamin B3
15mg
75%

Vitamin B6
1mg
69%

Selenium
44µg
64%

Vitamin E
7mg
49%

Phosphorus
472mg
47%

Manganese
0.89mg
45%

Vitamin C
33mg
40%

Potassium
1376mg
39%

Vitamin K
37µg
36%

Vitamin A
1733IU
35%

Magnesium
122mg
31%

Fiber
7g
29%

Copper
0.57mg
29%

Iron
4mg
27%

Vitamin B2
0.46mg
27%

Vitamin B5
2mg
25%

Vitamin B1
0.33mg
22%

Folate
71µg
18%

Calcium
170mg
17%

Zinc
2mg
15%

Vitamin B12
0.58µg
10%

covered percent of daily need

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