Recipe Details

Fajita in a Pita

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 pita

Name: Amount:
fat-free Italian dressing 0.33 cup
light soy sauce 0.33 cup
4-oz chicken breast halves, skinned and boned 4 ea
medium red pepper, thinly sliced 1 ea
medium yellow pepper, thinly sliced 1 ea
medium onion, sliced into rigns 1 ea
7-inch pitas, halved 4 ea
plain low-fat yogurt 0.25 cup
salsa 0.50 cup
1:

Combine salad dressing, soy sauce, and chicken in a 1-quart casserole dish. Cover and chill 2-4 hours.

 2:

Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade.

 3:

Grill chicken, covered, about 6 inches from medium-hot coals for 5 minutes on each side. Place in covered dish to keep warm.

 4:

Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Sauté peppers and onion for 2 minutes or until onion is transparent.

 5:

Add 3 Tbsp marinade. Cook until vegetables are tender but crisp and liquid is absorbed.

 6:

Cut reserved chicken into strips. Fill pita halves with chicken strips and vegetables. Serve with yogurt and salsa.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 355
Calories from Fat 35
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 65mg
Sodium 1145mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 46g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 8g
Protein 33g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 2 1/2 Starch / 2 Vegetable / 3 Lean Meat
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