Description
Classic Chicken Salad Pita Pockets are a delightful blend of tender chicken, crunchy celery, and sweet grapes, all enveloped in soft pita bread. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners, offering a refreshing bite with every mouthful. With minimal cooking required, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s as fun to eat as it is to prepare. Get ready to savor the flavors of summer with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery, diced (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
Instructions
- Poach chicken breasts in simmering water seasoned with salt and pepper for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Once cooled, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, diced celery, and halved grapes.
- Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Open each pita pocket and generously fill with the chicken salad mixture.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg