Marinated Mediterranean Chicken Pita and Slaw Recipe

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Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Marinated Mediterranean Chicken Pita and Slaw Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cumin

⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

3 cloves garlic

minced

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 boneless chicken breasts

cut in large bite-sized pieces

1 large onion

chopped in large pieces

8 wooden skewers

soaked in water

½ head green cabbage

shredded

½ red onion

thinly sliced

1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley

chopped

½ cup Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

6 pieces pita bread

2 medium tomatoes

sliced

Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing

for drizzling

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl whisk together Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing paprika cumin cinnamon garlic red pepper flakes lemon zest lemon juice salt and pepper.

Step 2

Alternate pieces of chicken and onion onto each skewer then place skewers in a shallow baking dish. Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken skewers coating them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

Step 3

Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl stir together the cabbage onion parsley and Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick of spice if you like.

Step 4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates with a little oil to coat and grill the marinated chicken skewers. Turn skewers occasionally until chicken is fully cooked about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately with warm pita bread slaw sliced tomatoes and extra Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing for drizzling.

Nutritional Information

Marinated Mediterranean Chicken Pita and Slaw Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 571

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23g 46%

Carbohydrates: 56.6g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 21.1g

Fat: 30g 46%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 24%

Cholesterol: 63.9mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 1498.2IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.3mg 110%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 69.2mg 115%

Folate: 124.2mcg 31%

Calcium: 130.8mg 13%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 56.3mg 20%

Potassium: 603.1mg 17%

Sodium: 880.2mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 44%

Calories From Fat: 270.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.