Southwest Chicken Pita

Step 1

The day before service, thaw chicken, peppers and onions, and corn and jalapeño blend under refrigeration overnight.

Step 2

Preheat a tilt skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add peppers and onions and corn and jalapeño blend. Cook 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat. Add lime juice and gently toss to coat.

Step 4

Cut each pita in half. Fill each pita half with 2 Tbsp. shredded lettuce, a #8 scoop chicken and vegetable mixture, and 1/2 oz. cheese.

Step 5

Pre-portion 2 Tbsp. servings of salsa and avocado pulp. Allow students to select toppings.

Meal Components

2 oz. m/ma, 1 oz. eq. WGR grain, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable, and 3/8 cup other vegetable