Spicy Chicken On Pita Wedges Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 1 whole medium chicken breast
 Water1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon-pepper seasoning
 Cream cheese12 Ounce, softened
 Shredded monterey jack cheese1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dairy sour cream1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Red onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Green onions3 , sliced
 Jalapeno peppers 3 Tablespoon, chopped
 Ground cumin1 Teaspoon
 Chili powder1 Teaspoon
 Ground coriander1/2 Teaspoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 4 pita bread rounds, split lengthwise into rounds
 Sliced ripe olives
 Sliced green onion
 Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1)In a 2 quart saucepan, take some water. Place the chicken in the water and season with lemon-pepper.
2)Slowly boil the chicken in water and then simmer cook over reduced heat until tender.
3)Take chicke out and separate meat from the bones. Chop the chicken meat.
4)Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

MAKING
5)In a large bowl, mix together chicken with cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar, sour cream, red onion, jalapeno peppers, green onion, chilli powder, cumin, garlic, salt, coriander and pepper.
6)Divide the chicken mixtures into 8 equal portions to be used for 4 pita breads.
7)Spread 2 portions generously over the each pita bread round.
8)Place on baking parchment or sheet.
9)Bake until the cheese begins to bubble. This would take about 5 to 7 minutes.

SERVING
10)Garnish with sliced green onion, ripe olives and top with shredded cheese.
11)Serve hot.
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