Sesame Chicken Pockets Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in 1/2-inch chunks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and finely minced; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 -3 medium tomatoes, cored and diced; 1 cup chopped sweet onions or 1 cup red onion; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 4 -6 pita pocket bread, halved; 2 -3 cups shredded lettuce; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese; 1/2 pint sour cream

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 -3 medium tomatoes, cored and diced
1 cup chopped sweet onions or 1 cup red onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
4 -6 pita pocket bread, halved
2 -3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese
1/2 pint sour cream

1
Saute the chicken in a skillet with the olive and sesame oils over medium-high heat until lightly golden.
2
While chicken is browning, make a well in pan's center and add the sesame seeds, gently stirring them occasionally until browned. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire, chili flakes and about half of the jalapeno.
3
Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, onions and rosemary.
4
To serve, fill the pocket bread halves with chicken/tomato mixture, some lettuce and cheese, then garnish with the remaining jalapenos and a little sour cream.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in 1/2-inch chunks, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Sesame Chicken Pockets falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sesame Chicken Pockets

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