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Pita
Pockets Smoked Chicken
Party Tray Appetizer
recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com
Serves 12
8 ounce chicken breast, boneless, skinless
salt and pepper
a few drops Liquid Smoke
1 tablespoon butter
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
4 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped finely
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Zest from one lemon
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
salt, to taste
1 (6) packet pita pockets
3 cups Arugula or Romaine lettuce sliced
1/4-inch
2 tablespoons almonds, chopped and toasted
Lettuce leaves for garnish
In a small skillet over med-hi heat sauté
chicken in butter until done; add salt, pepper and drizzle with liquid
smoke. Dice the cooked chicken fine; add to a small bowl with celery, green onion and red bell pepper.
Stir in mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper and salt.
Cut pita pockets in half; cut thin strip from bottom to sit square on a plate. Fill pockets with sliced
arugula and chicken mixture; top with almonds and serve on a bed of lettuce
leaves.
Wine recommendation: Pinot Gris
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