I love making these Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas and taking them to work with me for lunch. Boiled chicken in some orange zest and cooked to a juicy perfection then tossed in a citrus dressing of mayonnaise, dijon mustard and sour cream with chopped celery, fresh chives, poppy seeds and crunchy nuts.
If you are cutting carbs, this salad is delicious by itself too, or enjoy it inside some warm freshly baked pita breads.
To make Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas, you will need the following ingredients:
In a saucepan, cover the chicken with cold water and 1 teaspoon salt.
With a vegetable peeler, grate a few strips of zest from half an orange and add to the water.
Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for about 18 minutes until the chicken is cooked completely. Drain from water and allow to cool.
Into a bowl, grate remaining strips of orange zest from the orange and squeeze the juices. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, celery, nuts, chives, poppy seeds, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, each and stir together. If using, add the apricots too.
Shred the chicken from the skin and bones, discarding them and toss in the salad dressing, until well mixed.
Slice each pita open and stuff with a few lettuce leaves and shredded chicken salad. Serve and enjoy!
Enjoy this Poppy Seed-Chicken Pita lunchtime recipe when you try it at home. It’s fresh, juicy and bursting with sweet and citrus flavors. It’s the perfect refreshing meal for a work lunch break, in your busy day! Share your posts with us and tag #cookmerecipes on your social media pages!
These Poppy Seed Chicken Pitas are great for lunches. I've packed them for my hubby and they were a hit at his work. Easy to make and very tasty.
OMG, these Pitas are life! Perfect for work lunches!
OMG, y’all! These Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas are totally bomb! I made 'em for a picnic last weekend, and everybody was raving! The combo of the citrus dressing and crunchy nuts is just perfect. Seriously, I could eat this every day! 🙌
These Poppy Seed Chicken Pitas are simply great! I made them for a family picnic, and evryone loved 'em. The zesty chicken and that crunchy nut topping made it so delish. Perfect for work lunches too, I'm def making them again.
Amazing! I took these Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas for a work lunch, and my colleagues couldn’t get enough! The flavors are on point, and they’re so easy to whip up. Best lunch ever!
Delicious!
Super easy lunch.
Wow! These Poppy Seed Chicken Pitas are a game changer! I took them for lunch and everyone was asking for the recipe. So flavorful and easy to make too! Love it!
Superb delish meal!
Superb! I made these Poppy Seed Chicken Pitas for a picnic, and my friends couldn't get enough! The mix of flavours is just out of this world. Perfect for lunch boxes too! Can't wait to make them again this weekend. Highly recommend!
I absolutely love these Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas. They're so easy to make, and I often take them to work for lunch. The flavors are fresh and vibrant, and they keep me full all afternoon. Last week, I added some chopped apples for extra crunch, and it was a hit. Perfect recipe for meal prep!
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