This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is Chicken Salad Pitas With Yogurt Sauce. To make this week's recipe you'll be needing Red Seedless Grapes, Chicken Breast, Celery, Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Fat-Free Mayonnaise, Salt, Chili Powder, Curry Powder, Black Pepper, Whole Wheat Pitas, Leaf Lettuce, and Sliced Almonds. There's 178 calories and 17 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Chicken Salad Pitas With Yogurt Sauce
Tired of the same ol' peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch? Give these Mediterranean-inspired pitas a try! They take just a few minutes to throw together, and with a nice
balance of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, will keep you fueled until dinnertime.
Ingredients
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved if large
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 whole-wheat pitas, cut in half
4 pieces leaf lettuce
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 pita half with 1/2 cup filling
1. Combine chicken, grapes, and celery in medium bowl. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, salt, chili powder, curry powder, and pepper in small bowl. Stir well. Spoon over chicken mixture; stir again.
2. Split each pita half open and line with lettuce leaf. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture into each pita half; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons sliced almonds.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 178 calories, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 41 mg, Sodium: 410 mg, Fiber: 3 g
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