Peppery Chicken Pitas

Submitted by Ginny Sue

"Every few weeks, we have a hot sandwich night for dinner. This is a favorite choice."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 3 pita bread rounds, cut in half

directions

1. Cut chicken into narrow strips and place in a large zip-top plastic bag.
2. Add teriyaki sauce and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
3. Remove chicken strips from teriyaki and discard remaining sauce.
4. Combine thyme and next 4 ingredients; sprinkle over chicken.
5. Heat oil in large skillet, add chicken and cook until no longer pink and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes.
6. Combine mayonnaise and horseradish, carefully spread in each pita.
7. Sprinkle lettuce evenly in each pita, then top with chicken mixture.