Chicken Pita Sandwiches

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Number of servings: 6
Cups of fruits or vegetables per serving: 0.3

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup apple, diced
1/2 cup grapes, halved
1/3 cups dried cranberries OR raisins
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
pepper, to taste
6 small green leafy lettuce leaves
3 (6-inch) whole wheat pita breads, halved

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, apple, grapes, dried cranberries, and yogurt. Mix gently.
   
2. Season with pepper.
   
3. Place 1 lettuce leaf in each pita half. Fill pita with chicken mixture, dividing evenly.
   

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories 170
Total Fat 2.5 g (4% DV)
Saturated Fat .5 g (3% DV)
Cholesterol 35 mg (12% DV)
Sodium 170 mg (7% DV)
Total Carbohydrate 22 g (7% DV)
Dietary Fiber 3 g (12% DV)
Sugars 8 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 4%
Iron 6%

From: University of Nebraska Lincoln
Primary Source: National Fruit and Vegetable Program at www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov

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