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Persian-Inspired Chicken Salad Sandwich chicken, iranian, salads, sandwiches 1 chicken: 1/2 small onion 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic -- finely minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 salt and freshly ground 1 black pepper -- to taste 2 whole skinless boneless 1 chicken breasts 1 lemon dill mayonnaise: 1 teaspoon lemon zest -- grated 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoon fresh dill -- chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise -- (can be 1 light) 1/2 cup plain yogurt -- (can be 1 low-fat) 1 salt and freshly ground 1 black pepper -- to taste 1 sandwich: 1/3 cup toasted walnuts -- coarsely 1 chopped 4 pita bread rounds -- or 8 1 mini pitas 8 slice feta cheese -- * see note 16 large mint leaves 16 large basil leaves 16 sprigs watercress -- stems 1 removed *about 3-inch squares, 1/8-inch thick 1. To prepare the chicken: Grind the onion, lemon juice, paprika, oregano and garlic in a food processor or blender. Remove the mixture to a nonaluminum bowl or container. Stir in the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in this mixture, cover and refrigerate overnight. 2. Preheat the broiler. Broil the chicken about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. You may also cook the chicken on top of the stove. Use a nonstick skillet set over medium heat.) When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-inch dice. 3. To prepare the mayonnaise: Stir the lemon zest, juice and dill into the mayonnaise and yogurt; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. 4. To assemble: Fold the chicken and walnuts into the mayonnaise. Adjust the seasonings if necessary. Cut the pita bread in half and open the pockets. Place the feta, mint, basil and watercress in the pita, then spoon in the chicken-salad mixture. From "Kitchen Conversations" by Joyce Goldstein. MC formatted 3/27/97 by MsRooby@sprintmail.com Recipe By: Seattle Tines 3/19/97 From: Rooby Date: 27 Mar 97 Mastercook Recipes (Mailing List) Ä Yield: 4 servings Chinese Recipes - Indian Recipes - Italian Recipes - German Recipes MENU
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