These are best made on the grill, but they can also be baked in the oven. Serve with Israeli salad.
Ground Chicken Arayes
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 pound fresh tomatoes finely chopped or 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 cup herbs such as parsley, cilantro, basil, and mint, finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Jamie Geller Baharat
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 large whole wheat pita breads cut in half
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Garnish: tahini sauce amba, harissa
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine ground chicken, tomatoes, onions, herbs, chili pepper if using, baharat, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Open up each pita half and stuff it with ground chicken mixture. Brush both sides of pita with olive oil.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill sandwich first starting with the open side and then the other two sides. Serve hot and fresh from the grill with sauces of choice.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Ground Chicken Arayes
Amount per Serving
Calories
413
% Daily Value*
Fat
17.3
g
27
%
Cholesterol
96
mg
32
%
Sodium
995
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
41.6
g
14
%
Fiber
6.5
g
27
%
Sugar
4.1
g
5
%
Protein
26.9
g
54
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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