I’m a big fan of mixing low-fat mayonnaise with stronger flavors to give it the richness of a full-fat mayonnaise. Here, I’ve coupled low-fat mayo with curry paste, found in the international foods aisle of most major grocery stores.

Just be sure not to go crazy with curry pastes in other dishes — most are insanely full of fat and sodium. But they also have very strong flavor, so in a dish like this, where 1/2 teaspoon does it, I absolutely love them.

IndianChickenSalad Pockets

Indian Chicken Salad Pockets

Curry-spiced chicken salad tucked into pita halves — ready in minutes with big, layered flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice, preferably fresh squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry paste
  • 3/4 cup (4 ounces) chopped grilled chicken breast
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons seeded, chopped cucumber
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 1 whole-wheat pita (6-1/2″ diameter) cut in half
  • 2 leaves green leaf lettuce

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, and curry paste. Whisk to blend. Add the chicken, cucumber, and onion. Mix well.
  2. Spoon the mixture evenly into the pita halves. Add the lettuce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 2 servings.
Per serving: 186 calories, 20g protein, 16g carbohydrates, 5g fat (1g saturated), 48mg cholesterol, 2g fiber, 304mg sodium.
Reprinted from THE BIGGEST LOSER COOKBOOK by Chef Devin Alexander and The Biggest Loser Experts and Cast. © 2006 by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP, The Biggest Loser and NBC Studios, Inc., and Reveille LLC. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Photo credit: Mitch Mandel.
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