Best Curried Chicken Pockets Recipes

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CURRIED CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



Curried Chicken Pita Pockets image

I like to prepare these sandwiches for special luncheons. Everyone who tries them raves about the refreshing combination of tender chicken, flavorful curry and cool grapes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 small onion, finely chopped
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups halved seedless green grapes
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced almonds
20 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in chicken, grapes and celery; refrigerate. Just before serving, add almonds. Stuff about 1/4 cup into each pita half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CURRIED CHICKEN POCKETS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
1 shallot, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
1 clove garlic, grated
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 (11-ounce) tube refrigerated French bread dough
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, curry powder, ginger and garlic and cook until the shallot is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken. Remove from the heat and stir in the peas, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice and salt to taste; let the mixture cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and brush a baking sheet lightly with vegetable oil. On a floured surface, roll out the dough and fill the dinner pockets (see Cook's Note).
  • Place the pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush the pockets with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

CURRIED CHICKEN POCKETS WITH MANGO CHUTNEY



CURRIED CHICKEN POCKETS WITH MANGO CHUTNEY image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (10 ounces) chunk chicken, drained
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup mango chutney
1/4 cup chopped, unsalted cashews
2 whole-wheat pitas, sliced in half*
4 large red leaf lettuce leaves
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
*Or use naan, a popular bread in Indian cuisine, if available.

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, season chicken with curry powder. Heat oil in a medium, non-stick skillet; add seasoned chicken; cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly In a medium bowl gently combine chicken, pineapple and green pepper. Add chutney and cashews; toss with curried chicken mixture. Line pita halves with lettuce to keep them from getting soggy. Spoon 1/2 cup curried-chicken mixture into each pita half. Top with sprouts. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 340; Total fat 11g; Saturated fat 2g; Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 350mg; Carbohydrate 40g; Fiber 4g; Protein 24g; Vitamin A 30%DV**; Vitamin C 50%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 15%DV Per serving, this dish provides from MyPyramid: About 1/2 cup Vegetable Group; 1/4 cup Fruit Group; 1 ounce Grains Group; 2 1/2 to 3 ounces Meat and Beans Group **Daily Value

CURRIED CHICKEN POCKETS



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"I served these pitas stuffed with zippy chicken filling for a picnic the day my husband and I got engaged," reports Lisa Scandrette of Eveleth, Minnesota. "Now our children enjoy them."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chutney
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
PITA BREAD:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons cornmeal
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder and chicken; refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water. Add 1-1/2 cups of flour, oil, salt, sugar and remaining water; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; shape into six balls. Let rise for 30 minutes. Sprinkle three ungreased baking sheets with cornmeal. Roll each ball into a 7-in. circle. Place two circles on each baking sheet. Let rise for 30 minutes. , Bake at 500° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut pitas in half. Line each with lettuce; fill with 1/3 cup chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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