Lemon Lime Chicken Pita with Hummus
Author: Maryann Ridini Spencer
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1-2 lemons, freshly squeezed
- 1-2 limes, freshly squeezed
- 1 T. Herbs de Provence
- lemon pepper, a few dashes
- 1 c. green pepper, sliced
- 1 c. red pepper, sliced
- ½ c. yellow onion, peeled and sliced
- ¼ c. raw almonds
- Maryann’s Middle Eastern Hummus, Recipe: https://maryannridinispencer.com/?p=4340
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Organic whole wheat pitas
- Squeeze the juice of the lemons and limes over a large bowl. Remove any pits.
- Add diced chicken to the bowl.
- Add Herbes de Provence and a dash of lemon pepper to the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for approximately 20 minutes.
- Maryann’s Middle Eastern Hummus, Recipe: https://maryannridinispencer.com/?p=4340
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator. Take off the plastic wrap or top and preserve about a ½ c. to 1 c. of the marinade juices.
- In a warm skillet on the stovetop add in olive oil and cook the marinated chicken until the chicken is slightly golden.
- Once the chicken is a little golden, add in just a little juice from the marinade.
- In another skillet, add in some olive oil to the pan.
- Sauté the red and green peppers, onion, and almonds together until slightly golden. Remove from heat when done.
- Cut and Warm pitas.
- Take pitas and spread hummus on the insides of the pitas.
- Add the pepper mixture and chicken into the pitas.
- Spread more hummus on the inside of the pitas.
- Serve immediately!
©2014 Maryann Ridini Spencer, Simply Delicious Living.com
Recipe by at https://maryannridinispencer.com/lemon-lime-chicken-pita-with-hummus/
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