Chicken and pepper filling for pita bread
(from ilareau’s recipe box)
Day 2 on rotation diet
Source: Whole Foods for the Whole Family cookbook by La Leche League International, p. 25
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Sandwishes, chicken, day 2, lunches
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast, boned, chopped
- 1 colve of garlic, minced
- 1 T. oil
- 1 T. cornstarch
- 1/2 Cup cold water
- 2 T. Soy sauce
- 1/2 t. crushed red pepper
- 2/3 C. chopped red or green bell pepper
- 1/4 C. coarsely chopped peanuts
- Broccoli, chopped (optional)
Directions
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Cook chicken and garlic in oil over medium-high heat in skillet until browned. Combine cornstarch, water and soy sauce in small bowl. Add to chicken mixture with remaining ingredients. Simmer, covered, until bell pepper is tender-crisp. Serve in pita bread.
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Allergy-free variation:
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Omit soy sauce, red pepper, peppers and peanuts.
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May use pork or other meat instead of chicken.
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Serve with buckwheat pancakes insted of Pita bread.