Tender Chicken Pockets Food

CHICKEN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, paprika, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise and remaining salt; spoon into pita halves. Place chicken on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Fill pitas with chicken strips.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the chicken, beans, tomato and 1/4 cup chiles., On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 14-in. square. Cut into 4 squares. Spoon chicken mixture into the center of each square; sprinkle with cheese., Brush egg over edges. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle; pinch seams to seal. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and brush with remaining egg. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 18-22 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining chiles. Serve with pockets.

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 TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Pour yogurt into a shallow dish or plate. Pour bread crumbs into a separate shallow dish or plate. Dredge chicken through yogurt, shake off excess, place in crumbs, and coat all over. Gently shake off excess crumbs. Spray a large non-stick pan with olive oil or pan coating. Place tenders on the pan and bake for 6 minutes. Turn tenders over and bake another 6 minutes, or until tenders are crisp and cooked through.

CHICKEN CREAM CHEESE POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine chicken, cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons of butter & mushrooms.
• Lay out a single crescent roll triangle. Stretch it out so that it is slightly bigger than normal.
• Place approximately 1/4 cup of chicken mixture in the center of crescent roll.
• Wrap dough around chicken mixture sealing up edges, creating a pocket.
• Continue to do this to each crescent roll.
• Place onto lined cookie sheet or in a greased casserole dish.
• Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter and brush on to each crescent roll.
• Add crushed corn flakes to top of each crescent roll, if desired.
• Bake in oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• While baking, combine evaporated milk and cream of chicken soup in a pot on the stove, medium heat. Stir to incorporate and cook until simmer.
• Turn off heat and allow to cool.
• Serve Chicken Cream Cheese pockets with dipping sauce.

CHICKEN NAAN POCKETS

Steps:

• Cut into the middle of each naan to make a pocket and set aside.
• Mix together the next 7 ingredients and then pour over the chicken and leave to marinade for about an hour.
• When ready to cook the chicken,preheat the grill to very hot,then lower the heat to medium.Place the chicken in a flameproof dish and grill for about 15-20 mins,until tender and cooked through,turning the chicken a couple of times (you can baste with a little sunflower oil if you feel it necessary).
• Remove from the grill and fill each naan with chicken.I also add shredded lettuce,red onion rings and cherry tomato halves,but feel free to do your own thing!

CHICKEN PICCATA POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Beat cream cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper on medium speed until well combined. Fold in capers and shallot., Unfold puff pastry; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut into 4 smaller squares. Spread cream cheese mixture over squares to within 1/4 in. of edges; top with chicken., Fold a corner of each pastry square over chicken, forming a triangle. Pinch triangle edges to seal and flatten with fork for tighter seal. Whisk egg and water; brush over pastry pocket, including edges. Discard leftover egg mixture. Pierce each pocket twice with a fork to vent., Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet until golden brown, 18-25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Serve pockets with lemon slices and parsley., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pockets on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, bake as directed, increasing time about 5 minutes.