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Mexican
Chicken Pockets
: Crispy Ramadan Iftar Snack Recipe

25 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Mexican chicken pockets bring together the bold flavours of Mexican street food in a compact baked snack that works beautifully for Ramadan iftar spreads. The filling blends tender chicken, beans, vegetables, and cheese, lightly spiced with chipotle to add warmth without overwhelming heat. Wrapped inside tortillas and baked until crisp, these pockets create a golden crust while keeping the filling juicy inside. The recipe reflects a modern adaptation of handheld Mexican favourites like quesadillas and empanadas. By using tortillas instead of pastry, the pockets stay light and cook quickly in the oven. During Ramadan, when families look for filling yet easy-to-prepare snacks for breaking the fast, these baked pockets become a practical option. The fresh tomato salsa on the side adds brightness and balance, making every bite flavourful and satisfying.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
250 gCooked chicken breast, diced
50 gKidney beans, canned, drained and rinsed
25 gFrozen peas
25 gSweetcorn, canned or frozen
½Bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), diced
1Spring onion, sliced into rings
20 gReduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated
½ teaspoonChipotle paste (or mild chilli powder – 1 teaspoon)
2 mediumFlour tortillas (For Assembly)
1Egg, beaten
1Tomato (For Salsa)
1Spring onion, sliced
½Fresh red chilli, finely diced
1 teaspoonLime juice

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) so it reaches the right temperature before the pockets go in. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking. Preheating ensures the tortillas begin crisping immediately when placed in the oven. This helps the pockets develop a golden exterior while the filling heats evenly inside.

Step 1
Step 1: Preheat Oven
2 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Mix Filling
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Shape Pockets
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Bake Pockets
10 Minutes