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Chicken Avocado Pita with Chickpea Peanut Butter Curry Sauce

Cultural Context

This dish combines elements of American cuisine with global flavors, reflecting the increasing popularity of fusion foods. The use of peanut butter in savory dishes is common in various cultures, particularly in Asian cuisines. Pitas are a versatile bread that can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making this dish suitable for casual meals or gatherings.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
3/4 cup liquid from can
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed
9 medium strawberries, cubed
12 ounces baked or roasted chicken breast, cubed
32 spinach leaves
4 (6 ½-inch) whole-grain pitas

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; canned chicken is budget-friendly.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter has more nutrients; sunflower seed butter is often less expensive.

1

Prepare the chickpeas by rinsing and draining them.

2

In a bowl, mix chickpeas with peanut butter, curry powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

3

Add the reserved liquid from the chickpeas and stir until well combined.

4

Cut the avocado into cubes.

5

Cube the baked or roasted chicken breast.

6

Warm the whole-grain pitas, then open them to create a pocket.

7

Fill the pita with cubed chicken, avocado, and chickpea curry mixture. Add spinach leaves and strawberries if desired.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Chicken PitaAvocado PitaChickpea Curry Pita

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