Sriracha Chicken Crunch Pita Box
A flavorful flax pita filled with tender grilled chicken, fresh spinach, sweet roasted red peppers, and zesty banana pepper rings with spicy Sriracha. Paired with crisp Quest protein chips, creamy guacamole, and cool tzatziki for a balanced, high-protein lunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becca + Lila
Becca created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Instructions
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Next: Toss the grilled chicken strips with Sriracha…
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Toss the grilled chicken strips with Sriracha…
In a small bowl, toss the grilled chicken strips with Sriracha until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Cut the top edge off the Joseph's…
Cut the top edge off the Joseph's flax pita to open the pocket.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Layer the inside of the flax pita…
Layer the inside of the flax pita with fresh spinach, roasted red pepper, banana pepper rings, and the Sriracha chicken.
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Arrange the stuffed pita box on a…
Arrange the stuffed pita box on a plate or in a lunch container alongside the Quest protein chips, guacamole, and tzatziki sauce.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Enjoy immediately
Enjoy immediately, dipping the pita or protein chips into the guacamole and tzatziki.
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