"Shakeology" Is Today's Healthy Blue Plate Special : Chicken Pita

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Chicken Pita

Recommended by Carrie Wiatt

6 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 whole wheat pita
1-1/2 oz. low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup tomato, chopped
1/4 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
Squeeze of lemon

Grill or bake chicken breast at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Cool chicken and cube into one-inch pieces. Place in pita and add all other ingredients. Squeeze lemon over top. Serves 1.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

Calories: 490

Protein: 52 g

Fiber: 4 g

Carbs: 41 g

Fat Total: 13 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

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