Bread Pockets are really simple and easy-to-make starters at home. A great choice for those who don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Great choice for iftar, kids lunch box or parties. I call it a no-fail recipe for beginners. Bread pockets are a wonderful snack and a great appetizer.
For this awesome recipe, you just need to make the filling of your choice ready along with sliced bread. The filling can be veg or non-veg. Cut off the edges of Bread slices. Flatten with using a rolling pin. Fill the pockets, dip in the egg, coat with breadcrumbs, fry and serve.
I have made the filling non-veg using chicken according to my taste you can use paneer and other veggies as per your taste. The precooked filling of chicken, veggies, and the cheese will mesmerize you. Loved by people of all ages especially children.
Ingredients of Bread Pockets
- Chicken - 250 gm (Boneless)
- Ginger Paste - 1 tsp
- Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
- Onion - 1 Pc (Chopped)
- Carrot - 1 Pc (Cubed)
- Capsicum - 1 Pc Cubed
- Green Chili Sauce - 1 tbsp
- Soya Sauce - 1/2 tsp
- Vinegar - 1 tsp
- Cornstarch - 1 tbsp
- Bread - 1 Packet (Sliced)
- Egg - 1 Pc
- Milk - 1 Cup
- Bread Crumbs - 2 Cups
- Edible Oil - For Frying
- Salt - To Taste
Steps for Bread Pockets
For preparing the filling , take a pan and heat 1 tablespoon oil in it. Add chopped onions and saute it. Add chicken cubes, ginger paste and garlic paste to it. Cook for about 8-10 minutes. Now add cubed carrot and cappsicum to it. Cook for 2 minutes.
For Veg Option - If you are using paneer instead of chicken then cook for about 5-7 minutes.
Add green chili sauce, soya sauce, vinegar. Take 1/2 cup water in . cup and add the corn starch to it and add it to the chicken mixture. Cook until water dries.
Cut the borders of the bread slices and flatten it with a rolling pin. Put the filling on one half and fold it half. Take an egg and 1/2 cup milk and whisk it together. Close the edges by applying the egg misture and press it.
Heat oil for fying in a pan. Dip the pockets in egg mixture. Covr it with breadcrumbs and deep fry on medium heat. You Chicken Bread Pockets are ready to serve. Serve with Mayonaisse and Tomato Ketchup for better taste.
For Veg Option - Take 1/2 cup maida and add water to it. Mix to form a thin mixture. Use it to stick the edges. Dip in the mixture and cover with breadcrumbs. Deep fry and serve with mayonaisse and ketchup.
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