Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

pita bread

warmed

8 ounce

hummus

spread

1.5 lbs

chicken tenders

cut into pieces

1 unit

green bell pepper

sliced thin

1 unit

vidalia onion

sliced thin

4 unit

plums

pitted and sliced thin

1 pinch

turmeric

1 pinch

ginger

1 pinch

paprika

1 pinch

coriander

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Rinse and pat the chicken tenders dry.

Step 2
~3 min

Cut each tender into 3 pieces.

Step 3
~3 min

Season with salt, pepper, turmeric, ginger, paprika, and coriander.

Step 4
~3 min

Cook the chicken (oven, stove-top, or grill) until no longer pink. Set aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Slice the green bell pepper, vidalia onion, and plums thin.

Step 6
~3 min

Arrange sliced veggies and plums on a serving platter OR cook them until tender using your preferred method.

Step 7
~3 min

Warm the pita breads and cut in half to create a pocket.

Step 8
~3 min

Spread hummus inside each pita pocket.

Step 9
~3 min

Fill the pita with seasoned chicken, veggies, and plums.

Step 10
~3 min

Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the chicken in a Moroccan spice blend for extra flavor.

Add a dollop of yogurt sauce for added creaminess.

Serve with a side of couscous or salad.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm

Garnish with fresh cilantro

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Couscous
Moroccan Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Morocco

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and family meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ramadan
Eid

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Picnic

Popularity Score

65/100

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