Appetizer for 3

Moroccan Chicken Pitas

Name: Moroccan Chicken Pitas
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked chicken; 1 small sweet onion; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1/2 cup fresh mint; 1/2 cup black olives; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic; 1 tbsp cumin; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; salt & pepper (optional); 3 whole wheat pita bread; 3 tbsp mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons avocados; 3 cups romaine lettuce

$14.52for 415 minServes 3

Cooked chicken, herbs, olives, and raisins are tossed with spiced orange dressing, then tucked into whole wheat pita with lettuce.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$4.36Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.39Typical price
	Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical	0.5	$0.99Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 2.5 oz$0.18/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 2.5 oz$0.45/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.13Typical price
	Juice, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Sandwich bread, 0.25$2.49 each typical	0.25	$0.45Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.49Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.89

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.63 per serving$14.52 for 4

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Ingredients

4 cups cooked chicken
1 small sweet onion
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic
1 tbsp cumin
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt & pepper (optional)
3 whole wheat pita bread
3 tbsp mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons avocados
3 cups romaine lettuce

Steps

Finely chop the onion, parsley, mint, and olives.
Whisk the orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Stir in the chicken, onion, herbs, olives, and raisins until coated, then rest for 5 minutes.
Spread mayonnaise inside each pita and fill with romaine lettuce.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Divide the chicken mixture among the pitas and serve.

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