Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwich-Pita

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 15
Delicious Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwich-Pita recipe for your lunch
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Prep

20 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces canned chicken breasts ( or 1 large cooked chicken breast )
3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado , diced
1/2 medium onion , diced
1 cup corn ( frozen or canned )
1 large roma tomato , diced and seeded
4 leaves lettuce , sliced into shreds
3 tablespoons salsa
1/2 lime
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/2 jalapeno , seeded and diced fine
4 flat bread ( or 8 bread slices )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
310
Sugar
3g
Fat
13g
The Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwich is a delicious twist on a classic sandwich and offers a unique flavor in every bite. It is a healthy and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for lunch or a light, refreshing dinner. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and spices, it is an excellent choice for those looking for a filling meal and an explosion of flavor. The jalapenos offer the right amount of heat, while the cheese and avocado add a creamy texture. It is an affordable and healthy meal that can easily be prepped in advance, making it perfect for meal-prepping.

Instructions

1.Begin with draining the canned chicken breasts (If using chicken breasts, cook it and shred it).
2.Cut onion, tomato, jalapeno and avocado and mix in a bowl.
3.Add salt, pepper, lime juice to the mixture and set aside.
4.In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, salsa, taco seasoning, corn, and the onion, tomato, jalapeno and avocado mixture and mix well.
5.Halve each flat bread (or slice bread slices) to create pockets.
6.Fill each pita pocket or bread slice with chicken salad mixture.
7.Garnish it with shredded lettuce.

PROS

This Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwich is a perfect lunch option for a hot summer day.
Its filling and refreshing.

The spicy jalapenos pack this sandwich with heat, while the salsa and lime add a touch of sweetness and acidity.

It can also be a perfect sandwich to carry on a day trip or picnic.

CONS

The Chicken Salad Sandwich contains a significant amount of sodium and if Caesar dressing or soy sauce is added, it increases the sodium intake even more.

Canned corn can contain added salt or sugar.
Fresh corn is a better option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sandwich contains chicken which is rich in protein and good for building and repairing muscles.
The avocado in the sandwich is loaded with healthy monounsaturated fatty acids which are good for the body. The onions are a good source of vitamins and minerals that boost immunity. The tomato is a great source of vitamins C and K. Jalapenos are a great source of Vitamin C and A and are rich in phytochemicals which may have beneficial effects on health.
Lettuce contains fibre and helps in digestion.

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