Curried chicken salad pita recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

almonds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: curry paste

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric can provide a similar color and flavor base.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries add tartness and are often less expensive.

Grill chicken thighs seasoned with salt, pepper, and oil until cooked.

Prepare madras curry mayo by mixing mayonnaise with 2 teaspoons of madras curry powder and minced garlic.

Dice the grilled chicken and add it to the curry mayo mixture.

Stir in chopped green onion into the mixture.

Optionally, mix in some yogurt to cut the richness of the mayo.

Stuff the chicken salad mixture into pita bread.

Optionally, add rikio for bitterness and color.

Add rainbow sprouts for presentation and crunch.

Wrap the pita and serve it as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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