Best 11 Asian Chicken Salad Pita Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Asian chicken salad pita is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is made with a combination of cooked chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful Asian-inspired dressing. The pita bread adds a satisfying crunch and helps to hold all of the ingredients together. This dish is also very versatile, and you can easily customize it to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a more elaborate dish, there is sure to be an Asian chicken salad pita recipe that is perfect for you.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



Chicken Salad Pitas image

These easy Chicken Salad Pitas make for a perfect light lunch on a warm day! It takes your usual classic chicken salad recipe up a notch!

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ cups cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
¼ cup celery (, finely minced)
2 tablespoons sweet onion (, minced)
1/4 cup red grapes (, quartered, optional)
1/4 cup walnuts (, chopped, optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Bibb or butter lettuce
Fresh tomato
4 Pita breads (, cut in half)

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, cooked chicken, celery, sweet onion, grapes, walnuts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fine sea salt and white pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Stuff 1 piece of lettuce and a tomato slice into each pita bread halve.
  • Spoon in chicken salad.
  • If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



Asian Chicken Salad image

A perfect salad for leftover BBQ, boiled, broiled or baked chicken. A very crunchy salad with a tasty sweet Asian-style dressing. The kids love it too! The Chinese rice noodles are of the cellophane type and can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores. They are often in rectangle form and in clear packaging.

Provided by D

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare the dressing 30 minutes ahead of time by combining the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salad oil, and rice vinegar in a salad dressing carafe.
  • To prepare the Chinese rice noodles, heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and break off a little bit of the noodles and add them to the skillet and fry them. They will puff up in the skillet, so only add a few at a time. As they begin to puff up, remove and drain them on paper towels. Be sure to cook long enough as the under cooked noodles will be like eating needles. Once cooked, add them to the salad mixture.
  • In a large bowl combine the iceberg lettuce, cooked and shredded chicken, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Let chill about 10 minutes, and just before serving add the cooked rice noodles. Serve in salad bowls and offer the dressing in a pourable container so your family can add as much dressing as they want. You can also pour the dressing over the top of the salad, toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



Asian Chicken Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large carrot, peeled
3 cups shredded napa cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce, from 1 small lettuce
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook's Note
2 cups thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook's Note
1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds*
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar*
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

  • 1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish
  • For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
  • For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.

GINGERY CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS



Gingery Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps image

Poaching chicken with ginger, coriander and scallions and then tossing it in a chili-ginger dressing infuses it with tons of spicy, tangy, herbal flavor. Serving the salad in lettuce cups keeps it light and refreshing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 coins fresh ginger
2 sprigs coriander
3 scallions
1 small carrot, halved
1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breasts halves, on the bone
4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 kirby cucumbers, seeded and diced
1/4 medium jicama, peeled and diced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 scallion (white and green), thinly sliced
1/4 cup toasted cashews, chopped
Low-Fat Ginger Dressing, recipe follows
1 head Boston lettuce, leaves
1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon freshly grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Asian chili paste, such as sambal oelek
2 teaspoons Southeast Asian fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon broth from poaching chicken
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the ginger, coriander, scallions, carrot, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, and cool the chicken in the liquid, about 30 minutes. Bone and pull the chicken into bite-size pieces. Save the broth.
  • Toss the chicken with the remaining salad ingredients and toss with the dressing. Wrap about 1/3 cup of the salad in a lettuce leaf. Serve 3 to 4 lettuce leaves per person with a wedge of lime if desired.
  • Whisk the lime juice, ginger, soy, chili, fish sauce, salt and broth in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 45 grams

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



Crunchy Chicken Salad Pitas image

This colorful chicken salad is ideal as a luncheon favorite or can be easily packed for a picnic. The combination of flavors is refreshing...one of our family's favorite summer entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
4 pita breads (6 inches), halved
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, grapes, carrots and walnuts. Combine mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. , Line pita halves with lettuce; spoon about 1/2 cup chicken salad into each. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

ASIAN CHICKEN PITAS



Asian Chicken Pitas image

Everything that makes an egg roll great, without the deep-fat frying! I haven't tried this yet, just posting for safe keeping. **I've done a little research and think a great sauce may be the best accompiament I would suggest recipe #33113 by Bergy or recipe #89827 by Miraklegirl. Of course if you have a favorite sauce give that a try! Found on myrecipes web site

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 pitas, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup diced water chestnut
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil or 1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 (7 inch) whole wheat pita bread, cut in half crosswise
2 leaves lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium saucepan; add chicken stock to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from liquid. Let chicken cool to touch. Chop chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Combine chicken, sprouts, water chestnuts,green onions, and garlic. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, and oil; pour over chicken mixture, tossing gently.
  • Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf; spoon chicken mixture evenly into pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 517.2, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 30.9

CHICKEN PITA SALAD



Chicken Pita Salad image

I make this refreshing dish to take to family get-togethers. Its great Greek flavors and crispy chewiness guarantee it will be gone in a blink.-Catherine Slussler, Tomball, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pita breads (6 inches)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 English cucumber, halved and sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, quartered and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cut each pita bread into eight triangles; split in half. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, sugar, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, garbanzo beans, cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Stir in pita triangles. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES



Chicken Salad Pita Sandwiches image

Prep time is minimal thanks to leftover cooked chicken and bottled salad dressing. Just chill and serve!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup fat-free honey Dijon dressing
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon finely chopped cashews
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix chicken, dressing, cucumber, tomato and cashews. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.
  • Just before serving, spread insides of pita pockets with mayonnaise. Fill pockets with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



Tropical Chicken Salad Pita Pockets image

Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.

Provided by DOJAGRAM

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (6 ounce) package diced cooked chicken
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salad seasoning mix (such as Mrs.Dash®)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
6 pita bread rounds, split

Steps:

  • Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

ASIAN CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Asian Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic clove, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, garlic clove, ginger, romaine lettuces, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, cilantro, almond slice, fried wonton chip

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
2 romaine lettuces, chopped
1 cup red cabbage
½ cup carrots, grated
¼ cup green onion, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup almond slice
¼ cup fried wonton chip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients.
  • Add chicken into the bowl, coat the chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Fully cook chicken.
  • Cut into cubes.
  • In a mason jar, combine ingredients for the dressing. Shake and set aside.
  • Prep the salad. Add all of the salad ingredients into a large bowl and add the cubed chicken and dressing. Toss.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 8 grams

ASIAN CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



Asian Chicken and Pasta Salad image

I found this recipe in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. It won in their prize tested recipe section. I make this all the time and people always ask for the recipe. I always improvise with this. Sometimes I add mangoes, cucumbers and/or romaine hearts. This is easy and tastes like you are a chef.

Provided by taylortwo

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons bottled chinese hoisin sauce (essential)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 ounces angel hair pasta
3 medium nectarines or 3 medium peaches, sliced
2 cups baby bok choy, shredded
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients until very well combined.
  • Poach chicken breasts in barely simmering water for 12-15 minutes, covered or until no longer pink inside.
  • Drain and let cool slightly and cut into bite size pieces.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and toss with 3 tablespoons of dressing.
  • Plate up pasta on 4 plates and top with chicken, fruit, bok choy and green onions.
  • Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pita bread. For the best results, use a fresh, high-quality pita bread. You can find pita bread at most grocery stores or bakeries.
  • Don't overstuff the pita. If you overstuff the pita, it will be difficult to eat and the ingredients will fall out. Aim to fill the pita with just enough ingredients so that it is full, but not overflowing.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing. For example, you could use red cabbage, green lettuce, orange carrots, and yellow bell peppers.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make an Asian chicken salad pita. Get creative and try different ingredients and flavors.

Conclusion:

Asian chicken salad pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying salad that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Asian chicken salad pitas a try.

Related Topics