Mediterranean Sandwiches

Looking to add some Mediterranean flavor to your lunchtime routine? These satisfying sandwiches feature juicy chicken tenders paired with fresh tomato, cucumber, onion, and herbs for a combination that’s sure to put some pep in your sack lunch!

Learn more about making your sandwiches healthier in “Build a Better Sandwich.”[1]

Learn about the Mediterranean diet in “Five Reasons to Try the Mediterranean Diet.”[2]

Endnotes:

“Build a Better Sandwich.”: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/building-better-sandwich/
“Five Reasons to Try the Mediterranean Diet.”: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/nutrition-exercise/meal-planning/five-reasons-try-mediterranean-diet/

Source URL: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/mediterranean-sandwiches/

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders, cut crosswise in half
1 large tomato, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 small cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup sweet onion slices (about 1 small)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita bread rounds, cut in half crosswise
12 lettuce leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 to 10, minutes or until browned and cooked through. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly.

2. Combine chicken, tomato, cucumber, and onion in medium bowl. Add vinegar, oil, oregano, mint, and salt; toss to coat.

3. Place 1 lettuce leaf in each pita bread half, if desired. Divide chicken mixture evenly among pita bread halves.

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 2 filled pita halves.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 242, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Protein: 23 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 50 mg, Sodium: 353 mg, Fiber: 2 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 2 1/2 Meat.