CURRIED CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
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
"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
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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