Chicken with Tonnato Sauce in Pita Pockets Recipe

Chicken with Tonnato Sauce in Pita Pockets Recipe

  • 1 (3 ounce) can chunk light tuna packed in water, drained (see Note)
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 (8 inch) pita breads, cut in half crosswise
  • 6 large lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
  • 12 ounces cooked skinless chicken or turkey, thinly sliced (see Tip)
  • 2 red bell peppers, roasted and sliced (see Tip)
  1. Combine tuna, mayonnaise, yogurt, broth, lemon juice, anchovy paste, garlic and cayenne in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  2. To assemble the sandwiches, line pita halves with lettuce and fill with chicken or turkey, red pepper and a dollop of the tuna mixture.