My version of the "Che' Box" culinary delight. Ultimately you would keep the marinated breast whole and grill it occasionally brushing it with some reserved marinade before slicing, but I put instructions for pan fry for convenience. The only relevant measurements are the marinade, everything else is up to you. *My 2 cents, the pita bread they serve at the Box seems more like a tortilla shaped into a pita pocket, so use a tortilla if so desired. I used cheddar cheese for the recipe because they serve it that way but I use a store bought Mexican cheese blend when I make it.
1 lbchicken breast, skinless, boneless cut into bite sized pieces
3 tablespoonssoy sauce
3 tablespoonslime juice
3 tablespoonscanola oil
1 teaspoongarlic, minced
1 tablespoonbrown sugar
1/2teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/4cupcheddar cheese, shredded
3 -4 slicesonions
1/4teaspoonsalt and pepper, to taste
3 -4 slicestomatoes, beefsteak
3 -4 slicesiceberg lettuce, whole leaf
2 piecespita bread, slightly heated
1/4cuppico de gallo (optional)
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Instructions
Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the chicken in a ziplock bag. Add marinade. Seal the bag, pressing out any excess air, massage the marinade into the meat a bit. Refrigerate anywhere from 3-10 hours.
When ready to prepare, brush the onion slices with a little oil, salt and pepper and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender, when done set aside.
Place 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan and heat over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned and cooked through. As chicken is finishing cooking add the sauteed onions and give it a good stir.
Warm up the pita bread in the oven until pliable, slice them in half resulting in 4 half moon pockets. (The recipe calls for 3 so you will have a leftover or make 4 but they'll be lean).
Carefully open the warmed pita and add a big slice of lettuce, the tomato, the chicken grilled onion mixture and top with the shredded cheddar cheese.