As you may have picked up by now, it's winter in my neck of the woods. In years past, the Weber was packed up (or buried in snow) until May. This year I'm completely rebelling against the season. Nothing beats meat on the charcoal grill. Nothing. The grilled chicken in this wrap turned out so juicy and flavorful. Add a tiny bit of BBQ, some avocado, and (barely noticeably) low-cal bleu cheese. EXPLOSION of flavor. All for just 325 calories.Or if you're an athlete like my hubby, double up on the chicken, it's still only 445 calories.
Local readers will completely understand when I repeat... I'm sick of winter. The piles of snow have literally made it over my head, and my husband's head. We're talking piles over 6 feet. So I figured I'd make something that reminds me of summer. Green trees, blue skies, the smell of charcoal grills and fresh cut grass. Pizza, chicken, and a sweet BBQ sauce. Of course, peaches are not exactly in season right now. I had to improvise.
There's lots of different kinds of pita breads out there. I found one that's delicious and nutritious (and only 60 calories per pita!). Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran, and Whole Wheat pitas. Sounds like it should taste like and have similar texture to cardboard, but it's quite soft and tastes great. The ideas of things to make with pita bread are just endless. Last night we watched a movie and were craving chips. Hubby wanted something salty, and I wanted something sweet. Neither wanted oily, greasy, deep-fried chips. Don't be fooled by the pita chips you can buy in the grocery store. Compare the label to regular chips. They're all deep-fried or are dipped in oil before baking, so they are still about 130+ calories for a handful. Pita Chips (makes 1 serving) (60 -70 calories per serving)
1. Cut a pita bread in half the skinny way. You should end up with two circles.
2. Then cut each circle into 8 triangles (should have 16 total triangles).
3. Top with whatever spices suit your mood. (see below)
4. Place on a tin-foil-lined cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
5. Bake for about 4 -5 minutes at 350 degrees
6. Enjoy!
Spice Ideas
If you're in the mood for sweets, try 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of sugar and a dash of cinnamon. (the sugar adds about 10 calories)
If you're in the mood for savory try: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of italian seasoning, or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning, or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of chilli powder, or keep it simple and go with salt and pepper.
