Lunch Box Pita Pockets Recipes

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CHICKEN PITA POCKETS

If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up and go. Save even more time with chicken tenders. -Jacqueline Parker, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9



Chicken Pita Pockets image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
2/3 cup mayonnaise
12 whole wheat pita pocket halves

LUNCH BOX PITA POCKETS

This came from Kid's Lunch Box: 111 Lunch Box Recipes. I haven't tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



Lunch Box Pita Pockets image

Steps:

  • Place ham, lettuce, and carrot in a resealable plastic bag. Pour ranch dressing into a small resealable container. Wrap the pita bread in plastic wrap. Pack the ham mixture, ranch dressing, and pita bread along with a spoon in a lunch box or bag until time.
  • Assemble pita pocket by spooning the ham mixture into each pita half and drizzling the ranch dressing on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.9, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 1370.2, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 11.3

1/2 cup deli ham, chopped
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 pita bread round, cut in half

TOASTER PITTA POCKETS

If your kids can't wait until their next meal, these little pittas will keep them going in the meantime

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Snack, Treat

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4



Toaster pitta pockets image

Steps:

  • Pop the pitta into the toaster for 30 secs- 1 min, until just puffed but not crisp. Meanwhile, mix together the cheeses.
  • Slice an opening at one end of the pitta and use a teaspoon or a knife to spread the cheese mixture in. Push in some of your favourite fillings, gently squash the pitta closed between your hands, then put back in the toaster - cut-side up. Toast for 1-2 mins until golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.91 milligram of sodium

1 mini pitta bread
1 tbsp soft cheese
1 tbsp grated cheddar
your favourite fillings - ham, tomatoes, sweetcorn , ready-roasted peppers from a jar and tuna are good

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