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Curried Chicken Pockets

"I served these pitas stuffed with zippy chicken filling for a picnic the day my husband and I got engaged," reports Lisa Scandrette of Eveleth, Minnesota. "Now our children enjoy them."

12 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chutney
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
PITA BREAD:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons cornmeal
Lettuce leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder and
chicken; refrigerate until serving.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water. Add 1-1/2
cups of flour, oil, salt, sugar and remaining water; beat until
smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto
a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let
rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; shape into six balls. Let rise for 30 minutes.

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Curried Chicken Pockets (continued)

Directions (continued)

Sprinkle three ungreased baking sheets with cornmeal. Roll each ball
into a 7-in. circle. Place two circles on each baking sheet. Let
rise for 30 minutes.
Bake at 500° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut
pitas in half. Line each with lettuce; fill with 1/3 cup chicken
mixture. Yield: 12 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 each) equals 352 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein.