Chicken And Rice Pita Pockets Food

PITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken into strips. In a skillet, saute in hot oil until almost done. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper over chicken. Add salsa and simmer until done (about 5 minutes).
• Split pitas in half, fill with chicken and garnish with tomatoes, lettuce, avocados and sour cream. Add whatever garnishes you like and eat!

CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Unroll crescent roll dough onto a work surface; make 4 rectangles by placing 2 dough triangles next to each other. Pinch perforations closed.
• Mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, black pepper, milk, and minced onion in a bowl until evenly combined; gently stir chicken into cream cheese mixture. Spoon 1/4 the chicken mixture onto each dough rectangle. Roll dough over the filling and pinch seams closed. Place onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons butter on each pocket and sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS

Steps:

• Add yogurt and sour cream to a fine mesh sieve and place over bowl and leave to drain in the refrigerator for four or more hours.
• Grate the cucumber and add to another sieve and leave to drain for an hour or so. Press down to remove more water from the cucumber. If the grated strands of cucumber are long use a sharp knife to mince smaller.
• Mix drained yogurt and cucumbers with garlic, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and dill. Combine and refrigerate for flavours to develop. Taste and adjust seasoning - you can add more lemon juice or zest if you wish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Cut chicken thighs into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Add to a plastic bag along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt and oregano. Seal bag and use your hands to work marinade through chicken. Place in refrigerator to marinate 1 hour or preferably overnight.
• Thread chicken pieces onto four skewers. If you don't have metal skewers, soak bamboo skewers in water 20 minutes so they don't burn on the grill.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Turn so the chicken browns evenly and doesn't burn.
• Shred romaine and add with cucumber to salad bowl. Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Warm pitas on the grill or in the oven five minutes before serving.
• To serve, spread inside of pocket pita with Tzatziki sauce, followed by salad and warm grilled chicken pieces. Serve remaining Tzatziki on the side.

CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS

Steps:

• In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. strips. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine and rice. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve in pitas.

CHICKEN AND RICE PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients as listed and add the dressing mixture and mix together.
• Scoop into the pita pockets.
• Top with cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce.

ASIAN CHICKEN PITAS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a medium saucepan; add chicken stock to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from liquid. Let chicken cool to touch. Chop chicken into bite-size pieces.
• Combine chicken, sprouts, water chestnuts,green onions, and garlic. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, and oil; pour over chicken mixture, tossing gently.
• Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf; spoon chicken mixture evenly into pita halves.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• Cook and drain broccoli.
• In medium bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, avocado, rice, tomatoes, cheese and egg.
• In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard and celery seed. Pour over mixture and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend.
• To serve, spoon approx 1/2 cup mixture into each pock bread half.

BASIC CHEESY CHICKEN PITA

Steps:

• Begin with a spoonful or two of cottage cheese.
• Place in pita pocket.
• Then top with chicken, then cheddar.
• Set pita on paper plate and microwave until cheese is melted or pita is desired warmth.

CHICKEN SATAY IN PITA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add curry powder, stirring constantly for 30-60 seconds or so, just until the curry is fragrant.
• Quickly whisk in the coconut milk (so the curry doesn't burn).
• Add in peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and 2 to 4 tablespoons water or enough to creat a sauce; whisk to combine.
• Simmer for 1-2 minutes, whisking frequently.
• Add in shredded chicken; stir to combine.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Open pita pockets; add cucumber slices and lettuce leaves.
• Add in chicken satay and eat immediately.

GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA

Steps:

• In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
• In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.

CHICKETY-CHICK PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lay chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish big enough to not have to overlap them. Pour in the broth, wine and then enough water to cover the chicken. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or more, until juices run clear and no pink remains in the middle.
• While chicken is cooking, mash garbanzo beans In a medium bowl with a fork and then stir in the next 11 ingredients. Mix well.
• When chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks into bite-sized pieces and stir into bean mixture.
• Start adding tomato sauce in 1-2 ounce increments, mixing well until you have a consistency that holds everything together and is not soupy. You may not need all of the tomato sauce, depending on the size of chicken breasts you are using.
• Warm the pita bread per package directions or if they're homemade they're still warm from the oven, and then slice each pita pocket either in half or just across the top, about an inch down, and gently open them up. Stuff with the chicken and chickpea filling.
• Serve immediately or bake them on a cookie sheet for about 3-4 minutes at 350 degrees or microwave them for about 20-30 seconds. The filling is also great cold and the sandwich can be packed as a brown bag lunch. Adding some fresh lettuce leaves to the pocket after heating will provide a nice crunch.

CHICKEN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• 1. Blend salad dressing and dill in a small bowl. Set aside.
• 2. Cook chicken according to package directions. Dice.
• 3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken and stir.
• Serving Suggestion: Stuff pita bread halves evenly with chicken mixture. Top with lettuce and dressing. Serve with carrot sticks. Refrigerate leftovers.