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| fresh cilantro (coriander): 1/3 cup |
| chili sauce: 1/2 cup |
| lime juice: 2 tsp |
| garlic (crushed): 1 tsp (& olive oil) |
| chicken breasts: 2 lbs |
| red sweet peppers: 2 lbs |
| regular mayonnaise: 2/3 cup |
| fresh cilantro (coriander): 1/2 cup |
| white bread: 8 slices |
| green leaf lettuce: 8 heads |
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1. In resealable plastic bag set in shallow dish, combine 1/3 cup cilantro, chili sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, garlic, oil, and salt. Add chicken. Seal bag; turn to coat. Marinate, refrigerated, 1 hour.
2. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture half at a time, and cook 3 minutes per batch, stirring occasionally. Return all chicken to skillet. Add sweet pepper; continue cooking 5 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon transfer chicken mixture to large bowl. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 8 hours. Makes 8 pita sandwiches.
3. For dressing, in bowl combine mayonnaise, 1/2 cup cilantro, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. To serve, top each pita with a lettuce leaf. Spoon chicken mixture on half of each pita (if necessary, drain excess liquid from chicken). Drizzle with dressing.
4. To Tote: Toss chicken mixture with dressing. Place in airtight container in a cooler. Assemble just before serving.