What's Cookin? Tuesday - Kick'n Chicken Pitas

Kristen Mowers, CalSERVES Nutrition Coordinator

Fruity Facts:

• Grapes are about 80 percent water.
• One cup of grapes contains about 3/4 cup water, helping to keep the body hydrated.
• Grapes are actually berries.
• There is an average of 100 grape berries in a bunch.
• Fresh grapes stay good for two to three days in the refrigerator. Store grapes in a covered container or plastic bag.

Kick’n Chicken Pitas

Ingredients 

2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

1 cup red or green seedless grapes, each grape cut in half

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast, cold

1/3 cup crispy chow mein noodles

1/3 cup shredded carrots

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

4 tablespoons light Oriental salad dressing

2 whole wheat pita pockets, each cut in half

Preparation

1. Combine romaine lettuce, grapes, chicken, chow mein noodles, carrots, and green onions in a medium bowl. Mix well with a large spoon.
2. Add dressing to bowl. Mix until ingredients are coated with dressing.
3. Spoon about 1 cup of mixture into each pita pocket half. Serve.

Makes 4 servings. One serving equals 1 pita half.

Preparation time: 15 minutes