Maggies Super Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich Recipes

MAGGIE'S SUPER HEALTHY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Refrigerate an hour or so, if desired. This is optional but does help the flavors set.
• Spoon mixture into 1 or 2 pita pocket halves, depending on how stuffed you'd like them.

PITA PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut pork into 3x1/4-inch strips.
• Mix lemon juice, oil, mustard, finely chopped garlic and oregano. Pour over pork strips in glass or plastic bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 8 hours.
• Mix yogurt, cucumber, crushed garlic and dill. Cover and refrigerate.
• Heat oven to 450.
• Remove pork from marinade; place in single layer in shallow pan. Roast about 10 minutes or until crisp.
• Fill pockets with pork; top with yogurt mixture and onion.

CHICKEN TIKKA PITA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine chicken, garlic and lime juice. Let sit for about 15 minutes, then add tandoori paste. Marinate at least 30 minutes; overnight in the refrigerator is even better.
• Rub the chicken with the oil. Broil, grill or cook in a nonstick frying pan just until cooked through, about 5 or 6 minutes a side; be careful not to overcook. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
• Cut the chicken into thin slices or small bite-size pieces. Set aside.
• Mix together mayonnaise and yogurt, then stir in mint, if using. Set aside.
• Brush the pitas on one side with water, then heat in a toaster or in a heavy nonstick frying pan. They should puff up, making it easy to split them to form a pocket.
• Into each pocket, place a few pieces of chicken, a spoonful of yogurt sauce, a sprinkling of cucumber, a little lettuce, more chicken and so on, until the ingredients are used up or the pitas can't hold any more. Garnish with red onion, tomato and cilantro or mint, then serve.

HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Shred chicken in a food processor and mix in seasonings.
• Serve on bread with lettuce and tomato.

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lime juice and cumin. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cilantro, onion, salt and pepper; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. 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°., Spread cream cheese mixture onto buns. Layer with tomatoes, chicken and avocado; replace bun tops.

AMAZING SOUTHWEST CILANTRO LIME MANGO GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• FOR THE MARINADE: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 jalapeno, 2 tablespoons lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake bag to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• FOR THE SALSA: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• TO PREPARE THE GRILLED VEGETABLES: Toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
• FOR THE LIME MAYONNAISE: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
• Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown.
• Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and mix well.
• Top 12 muffin halves with lettuce leaves and spread with chicken salad.
• Top with tomato slices and remaining muffin halves.

PITA SALAD SANDWICHES WITH TAHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until blended.
• Slice an edge from each pita bread, and carefully open pockets.
• In a medium bowl, combine feta, tomatoes, and spinach. Add 1/4 cup of sauce, and toss gently to mix. Spoon the mixture into each pocket.
• Divide sprouts, cucumber, and avocado among the sandwiches. Drizzle each with about 1 Tbsp of tahini sauce.
• Serve right away.