MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SLOPPY JOE

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I found this unique recipe on the Food Network website. It looks like a great twist on an old favorite. Use the soy yogurt to make this dairy-free.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced (white and green parts separate)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 lb lean ground chicken
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt or 1/4 cup soy yogurt
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 (4 inch) whole wheat pita bread, with pockets, tops trimmed and warmed
tomatoes, sliced
cucumber, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the scallion whites cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, tomato, and raisins and cook over high heat until mixture is almost dry, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and cook stirring until meat is cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the green part of the scallions, yogurt, and pine nuts.
  • Serve mixture stuffed into warm pita with tomato slices and cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 830.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 33.2

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