Description
When East meets West, magic happens—like these Butter Chicken Pizza Pockets. Creamy, spiced butter chicken tucked into fluffy naan-style dough and baked until golden, these handheld pockets are bursting with bold flavor and comforting warmth. They’re a meal-prep dream, lunchbox hero, or crowd-pleasing snack you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken
1 cup butter chicken sauce (homemade or store-bought)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup milk
1 tbsp oil
½ tsp salt
1 egg (for egg wash)
Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a bowl, mix chicken with butter chicken sauce. Set aside to marinate while dough is prepared.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in yogurt, milk, and oil until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide dough into 6–8 portions. Roll each into a circle, add spoonfuls of butter chicken in the center, then fold and pinch edges to seal.
Place pockets on baking sheet, brush tops with egg wash.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Let cool slightly, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 360/serving
- Sugar: 4g/serving
- Sodium: 540mg/serving
- Fat: 16g/serving
- Saturated Fat: 6g/serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g/serving
- Protein: 20g/serving