Chickety-Chick Pita Pockets Recipe

Name: Chickety-Chick Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup white wine (I used a Riesling); water; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans); 4 teaspoons lime juice (approximately the juice of 1 small lime); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon soy sauce (I use low sodium); 2 teaspoons honey; 6 drops Tabasco sauce (optional); 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded (not grated); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 6 pita pockets (I used homemade); Optional Garnish; fresh lettuce leaf

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine (I used a Riesling)
water
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
4 teaspoons lime juice (approximately the juice of 1 small lime)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce (I use low sodium)
2 teaspoons honey
6 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded (not grated)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
6 pita pockets (I used homemade)
Optional Garnish
fresh lettuce leaf

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
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.
3
While chicken is cooking, mash garbanzo beans In a medium bowl with a fork and then stir in the next 11 ingredients. Mix well.
4
When chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks into bite-sized pieces and stir into bean mixture.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup white wine (I used a Riesling), water, and more.

Yes, Chickety-Chick Pita Pockets falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chickety-Chick Pita Pockets

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