Pita-Pocket Sandwich
Pita-Pocket sandwiches are one of the most creative ways to make a well-rounded, delicious meal that the whole family will love! This is just one way of making this fun, easy, and affordable dish, but a variety of ingredients can be used instead. Trust me, this will become a family go-to!
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Health Benefit: This meal has tons of protein that will help keep us fuller for longer, as well as healthy fats that will aid in heart health.
Cookware
- Oven safe baking dish or tin
Ingredients
- Whole-wheat pita bread
- 1 3-oz piece of chicken breast
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Sprinkle of pepper
- 1 TBSP tomato paste
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
Substitutions
You can substitute any of the ingredients for some of your favorites, and or add some others as you see fit!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Step 2
Marinate chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper (for at least 20 minutes, but can be left overnight)
Step 3
Place chicken in baking dish and bake for 45 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken breast); Remove from oven and let cool; Once cooled, slice chicken into strips
Step 4
Slice the top of your pita break to make a small hole at the top and make it big enough to fit sandwich fillings; Spread the inside of the pita with hummus; Place sliced avocado inside; Place strips of chicken breast inside
Step 5
Enjoy!