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Chicken Waldorf
This Chicken Waldorf Pita would be great for lunch or even a light dinner!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 287 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 4 oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 med celery stalks finely diced
- 1/2 med red onion finely diced
- 1 granny smith apple diced
- 2 tbsp. cilantro
- 1 c. plain greek yogurt
- 3 whole wheat pita pockets
Instructions
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In a large pan on medium-high, cook chicken until white and no longer pink (you can also grill your meat, which is what I chose to do). Once cooked and cooled, cut in to 1/2 in. cubes.
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Mix together chicken, diced celery, onion, and apple, along with cilantro and yogurt. Chill 15-30 minutes or until ready to serve. Scoop chicken salad mixture into pita pocket halves and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
[My 2 Cents]
You don't have to use chicken thighs, you can of course use chicken breasts as well. I prefer the thighs because I have found them to be juicier and more flavorful.
Adapted from My friend, Jewels J.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Waldorf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 235mg10%
Potassium 349mg10%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 465IU9%
Vitamin C 3.8mg5%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.