Maggie's Super Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich

Elevate your lunch game with Maggie's Super Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich—an irresistible combination of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe pairs tender, shredded chicken with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh red onion, all tossed in a creamy cilantro lime dressing made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, zesty lime juice, and a touch of honey. Stuffed into whole wheat pita pockets with a handful of mixed greens, this dish is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, refreshing meal, this healthy chicken salad pita sandwich is ready in just 15 minutes, offering a guilt-free flavor explosion that's packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 0.33 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 4 pieces Whole wheat pita pockets
• 1 cup Mixed greens or lettuce

Directions

Step 1

Shred the cooked chicken breast or dice it into small bite-sized chunks. Place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form the creamy cilantro lime dressing.

Step 3

Add the chopped cilantro, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the mixing bowl with the chicken.

Step 4

Pour the cilantro lime dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 6

Cut each whole wheat pita pocket in half to create two openings. Gently open the pockets and stuff each with a small handful of mixed greens or lettuce.

Step 7

Spoon generous amounts of the cilantro lime chicken salad into each pita pocket, filling them evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately, or refrigerate the chicken salad for up to 3 days for meal preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1127.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1571.5

Total Fat 33.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 289.4mg	0%
Sodium 2810.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 149.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337.9mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1319.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.1%

Protein: 37.8%

Carbs: 43.1%