Hidden Chicken Pockets
Source of Recipe
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Ingredients
8 Pita breads
Chopped cooked chicken
or turkey
Vegetable oil
Salt
Canned chopped green
chilies (optional)
Lettuce
Onion (optional)
Shredded Monterey Jack,
Mozzarella or Cheddar
cheese
Sour cream
Taco sauce
Utensils
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Dry measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Microwavable 1 1/2 quart
bowl with lid
Can opener
Strainer
Long-handled spoon
Potholders
Directions
1. Ask an adult to help you carefully split 8 pita breads by
cutting each halfway around the edge with a knife to form
a pocket.
2. Mix 2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey, 1 tablespoon
vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in the bowl.
3. Put the strainer in the sink and drain 1 can (4 ounces)
chopped green chilies.
4. Stir the drained chilies into the mixture. Cover with the
lid and microwave on high (100%) 2 minutes. Stir.
Re-cover and microwave 2 to 3 minutes or until the
chicken is hot. Using potholders, remove the bowl from
the microwave. Carefully remove the lid, lifting frrom the
side away from you to let the steam out.
5. Wash and shred (or cut thinly using a sharp knife) 1 small
head of lettuce, enough to equal 1 cup.
6. Peel and chop 1 small onion.
7. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into each pita
bread. top each with 1/4 cup shredded cheese, shredded
lettuce and about 2 tablespoons chopped onion.
8. Serve with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup taco sauce.
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