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a unique toasted almond enhanced lunch,
appetizer
my friend Debbie Arrett here in Tucson Arizona buys mini pita
pockets from
Trader Joe's Grocery
then fills them making cute little appetizers for large
groups... a great idea!
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Party Tray recipes
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Almond & Chicken Pita Pocket
Party Tray
Appetizer
created by www.finedinings.com
Serves 12
8 ounces 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 peppercorns
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
Sprinkle chicken with liquid smoke and sauté in a small skillet over med-hi heat
with butter until completely cooked; add salt and pepper, finely dice and
combine in a small bowl with celery, green onion and red bell
peppers.
Stir in mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper and salt.
Cut pita pockets in half horizontally then cut a very thin slice from the bottom
of each to sit upright. Fill each with sliced arugula or romaine lettuce and
the smoked chicken mixture; top with toasted almonds and serve on a tray over a bed of lettuce
leaves if desired.
Wine recommendation: Pinot Gris
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