Kids Egg and Chicken Pita Pocket
Middle EasternKidsDesi eggsEasy
A soft pita pocket filled with mild chicken and egg — a fun, mess-free lunch for children.
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, boiled and sliced
- 150 g cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 small pita breads
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or yoghurt
- 1/4 tsp salt
- A few lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp butter
Method
- Warm the pita breads in a dry pan for 1 minute on each side, then cut a pocket open.
- Mix the shredded chicken with mayonnaise, salt and the sliced eggs.
- Fill each pita pocket with lettuce and the chicken-egg mixture.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)320 kcal
Protein (estimate)24 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)28 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Warm the pita gently so it stays soft and does not crack. Food safety: use fully boiled eggs and cooked chicken; serve soon after making. Allergens: contains egg, milk (mayonnaise) and wheat (pita). Substitute: use a soft roti instead of pita, or use paneer instead of chicken. Nutrition figures are estimates.