Heart Healthy Chicken Pita Sandwich

This sandwich is filled with lean chicken and veggies, making it high in protein, fiber and nutrients. At only 310 calories per sandwich, it’s a low calorie chicken recipe that will fill you up and will satisfy your taste buds when you’re craving something with a bit of flair. Plus it’s low in saturated fat, which is good for your heart. When you make these pita sandwiches with chicken, your palate won’t be the only thing that’s happy  – your heart and waistline will be happy, too!

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes eating fresh, nutrient-rich foods, including vegetables, fruit, whole grains, olive oil and lean proteins like fish and legumes. This is a healthy diet to follow and may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. A Mediterranean pita sandwich like this recipe is a healthy lunch option because it includes lean chicken, fresh vegetables and a light dressing with an olive oil base.

It’s easy to make a healthy chicken pita sandwich at home. Start by grilling or baking lean chicken breasts flavored with your favorite seasonings, such as oregano, garlic and lemon. Or if you have some leftover chicken, use that. Then fill a whole wheat pita pocket with some of the shredded chicken and add fresh vegetables of your choice. For added flavor, sprinkle on a few feta cheese crumbles, spread hummus or mix in a sauce made from nonfat Greek yogurt.