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Chicken Pita Pockets

These sandwiches are tasty and serve as a great “meaty” substitute for chicken.

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Servings
1/2 pita
Calories Cholesterol Sat Fat Carbs
367 0mg 2g 34g
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe's Default # of Servings)
16.5 Water saved (gallons) [animal consumption only]
21.4 Manure (pounds) not deposited into the environment
26.4 Grains / feed (pounds) not consumed by animals
52.4 Methane (gallons) not created by animals
641.0 CO2 (pounds) not released into the atmosphere
3.2 Animal lives saved
Recipe Chef Pamela Kurp
Course Sandwiches, Burgers and Wraps
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 16 oz tofu (extra firm water-packed) (drained, cut into 1/4" thick squares)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 pita bread (halved)
  • 2 Tbsp mustard (Dijon)
  • 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1 oz Romaine lettuce (shredded)
  • 1 Roma tomato (sliced or chopped)
  • 1/3 C cheddar cheese (soy) (shredded)
Course Sandwiches, Burgers and Wraps
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 16 oz tofu (extra firm water-packed) (drained, cut into 1/4" thick squares)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 pita bread (halved)
  • 2 Tbsp mustard (Dijon)
  • 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1 oz Romaine lettuce (shredded)
  • 1 Roma tomato (sliced or chopped)
  • 1/3 C cheddar cheese (soy) (shredded)
Servings
1/2 pita
Calories Cholesterol Sat Fat Carbs
367 0mg 2g 34g
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe's Default # of Servings)
16.5 Water saved (gallons) [animal consumption only]
21.4 Manure (pounds) not deposited into the environment
26.4 Grains / feed (pounds) not consumed by animals
52.4 Methane (gallons) not created by animals
641.0 CO2 (pounds) not released into the atmosphere
3.2 Animal lives saved
Recipe Chef Pamela Kurp
Instructions
  1. In a large pan, cook the tofu in the sesame oil until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
    In a large pan, cook the tofu in the sesame oil until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
  2. Cut the pita bread into halves (pockets); place 4 to 5 tofu squares into each pocket; add 1/2 tablespoon each of the mustard and hoisin sauce into the pita pockets.
    Cut the pita bread into halves (pockets); place 4 to 5 tofu squares into each pocket; add 1/2 tablespoon each of the mustard and hoisin sauce into the pita pockets.
  3. Add the avocado, lettuce, tomato, and cheese into each pocket.
    Add the avocado, lettuce, tomato, and cheese into each pocket.
Recipe Notes

Cover and store for up to three days in the refrigerator.

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