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Almond & Chicken Pita Pockets
Party Tray
Appetizer
created by www.finedinings.com
Recipe Type: pita pockets, chicken, vegetables, almonds
Prep Time: 35 min span>
Total Time: 35 min
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
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
Instruction:
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 the
chicken and
combine in a small bowl with chopped 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 one to sit upright. Fill pockets with sliced arugula or romaine lettuce and
the smoked chicken mixture; top with toasted almonds and serve on a party tray over a bed of lettuce
leaves if desired.
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Wine
recommendation: Pinot Gris; Chardonnay
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