On The {healthy} menu tonight....

Upon looking for a healthier way to make gyros, I came across this recipe. It's not exactly a "gyro", but I think it will make a good substitute. I had an out-of-nowhere craving for them, and since the hubby loves gyros {and grilling}, I figured, why not?

As far as health goes....it adds up to about 330 calories per serving and 5g of fat. Doesn't sound too bad =)

I will have to come back later and let you know how they came out. =) Here is the recipe, found at eatingwell.com.

{it was YUMMY!}

Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber
• 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or mint
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 2 small or 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1. Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tip). If broiling, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.

2. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place the chicken on the grill rack or prepared pan and cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the size of the breast. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, cilantro (or mint), lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Thinly slice the chicken. Split open the warm pitas and fill with the chicken, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 333 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 64 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrate; 32 g protein; 6 g fiber; 637 mg sodium; 485 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Magnesium (21% dv), Iron (20% dv).2 1/2 Carbohydrate ServingsExchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat

What are some good sources {websites, books, mags, etc.} for healthy recipes???

tags: gyro, healthy, diet, low fat, indian, spicy, health, pita bread, recipe, low calorie