Chicken Pockets
With a golden-fried bread pouch and flavorful chicken filling, Chicken Pockets sure to be a hit at any mealtime.
- 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 carrot shredded
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 6 slices bread
- 2 eggs beaten (for egg wash)
- Bread crumbs
Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin, then dip in egg wash and coat with bread crumbs.
Deep fry the bread until golden brown, then set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a pan, sauté the chopped onion until fragrant and translucent. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Stir in the shredded carrot, mayonnaise, mustard, and chopped bell pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully done.
Cut each fried bread slice in half to form a pocket. Fill each with the chicken mixture.Optionally, add shredded lettuce for extra crunch.