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    Thai Chicken Pita Sandwich Recipe with Peanut Sauce

    Published: Jun 6, 2014 · Modified: Oct 31, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 10 Comments

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    An irresistible and light peanut sauce is mixed with chicken and vegetables, and tucked in a pita pocket to make a fantastic sandwich!
    Thai Chicken Pita Sandwich Recipe with Peanut Sauce | cookincanuck.com

    Friday nights are liberating for so many reasons. First of all, it's Friday. Need I say more? More importantly, I don't have to think about dinner for one minute. That's because Friday means pizza night. It's a family tradition that eliminates the five o'clock conundrum of "What am I going to make for dinner?"

    Liberating.

    Sometimes we take it easy on ourselves and stick with pepperoni. Other times we pull out all the stops and whip up Grilled Shrimp & Pesto Pizzas or our all-time favorite, Thai Chicken Pizza, either on naan bread (if I'm feeling particularly lazy) or regular pizza dough.

    Thai Chicken Pita Sandwich Recipe with Peanut Sauce | cookincanuck.com

    But let's be honest here...the Thai chicken pizza is really all about the sauce. Creamy, flavorful peanut sauce. Our go-to recipe for peanut sauce is an adaptation of a long-ago Cooking Light Magazine recipe, so it's lighter than most peanut sauce recipes out there.

    Since the sauce is lick-your-fingers, taste-and-go-to-heaven fantastic, why limit it to pizza and soba noodles (one of our favorite make-ahead meals)? This time, I mixed some shredded rotisserie chicken with vegetables and a good dose of the peanut sauce, and tucked it all inside of pita pockets. Now that's how you do a sandwich!

    Thai chicken pita sandwiches on a blue plate.

    Thai Chicken Pita Sandwiches

    Why should pizza have all the fun? Kick up some chicken with a Thai peanut sauce and serve it in a pita alongside fresh carrots and red peppers.
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    Course: Sandwiches
    Cuisine: Thai
    Keyword: Pita sandwiches
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 396kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The peanut sauce:

    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
    • 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or canola oil
    • 1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
    • ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce

    The sandwich:

    • 2 cooked chicken breasts shredded
    • ½ red bell pepper diced
    • 1 large carrot grated
    • 3 whole wheat pita breads cut in half
    • 1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
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    Instructions

    The peanut sauce:

    • In a blender, combine sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine, water, rice vinegar, canola oil, brown sugar, ginger and chili garlic sauce. Blend until smooth.

    The sandwiches:

    • In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, red bell pepper and carrot. Add about two-thirds of the peanut sauce and toss to coat. Add more to taste, if desired.
    • Divide the chicken mixture and romaine lettuce evenly between the pita halves. Drizzle with extra sauce, if desired. Serve.

    Notes

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator and Weight Watchers points are calculated using the Recipe Builder on their site. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3044IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Bob

        October 30, 2021 at 5:51 am

        I do not see a recipe? Was that not the entire point. To give a recipe?

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        • Dara

          October 31, 2021 at 12:34 pm

          Hi Bob, I apologize for the inconvenience. I was having difficulties with the recipe card on this post. It seems to be working now.

          Reply
      2. Sandy

        June 10, 2014 at 12:39 pm

        This could just be a delicious Thai Chicken Salad too for those who wanted to skip the pita (like my mom) :). Thank-you for the delicious recipe I will try and make this Friday.

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      3. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

        June 08, 2014 at 8:46 am

        Oh my gosh I recently made Thai peanut sauce and I am telling you, I could have eaten a dead mouse if it was smothered in that sauce!!

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      4. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough

        June 07, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        Oh man, that peanut sauce is the BEST. This sandwich looks scrumptious!

        Reply
      5. ATasteOfMadness

        June 07, 2014 at 1:21 pm

        I was just wondering what to make for lunch, and this looks perfect! I'm going to check it out!

        Reply
      6. Millie l Add A Little

        June 07, 2014 at 1:37 am

        Love the look of this!! I love their food, and this looks like a great idea to pack for lunch!

        Reply
      7. cheri

        June 06, 2014 at 9:05 pm

        This is really a great combination, Dara. I love recipes like this. Fridays are one of my favorite days of the week, love the peanut sauce.

        Reply
      8. Tess @ Tips on Healthy Living

        June 06, 2014 at 1:28 pm

        I don't think I (or my health) can take another Friday night of pizza. I will have to give this a try today for dinner! Thanks so much for inspiring me to eat healthier.

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      9. Karen @ The Food Charlatan

        June 06, 2014 at 10:35 am

        I'm in love with these Dara! Seriously though you throw peanut sauce on anything and I'm pretty much down 🙂 Pinned!

        Reply

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