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Zesty Chicken & Haloumi Pita Pockets

Zesty Chicken & Haloumi Pita Pockets

with Fries, Olive Salad & Garlic Sauce
Berlinda Le
Berlinda LeUpdated on June 13, 2026
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Calories
1286 kcal
Protein
64.5g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens

Reporting live, where these pita pockets are about to change your life forever! With lemon pepper chicken, olive salad and squeaky haloumi, you'll get to devour a delicious Greek-style meal that calls for zero cutlery. These pita pockets will go down like a treat!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

Haloumi

(Contains: Milk)

2

Potato

1

Cucumber

1

Tomato

1 packet

Parsley

1 packet

kalamata olives

½

onion

1 packet

Chicken Thigh

1 sachet

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

2

Pita Bread

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten May be present: Milk.)

1 packet

garlic aioli

(Contains: Eggs)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 tbs

white wine vinegar

Energy (kJ)5383 kJ
Calories1286 kcal
Fat73.2 g
of which saturates21.1 g
Carbohydrate86.3 g
of which sugars22.4 g
Dietary Fibre10.6 g
Protein64.5 g
Sodium2465 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • To a medium bowl, add haloumi and cover with water to soak. • Cut potato into fries. • Place fries on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. • Bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.

TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide the fries between two trays.

2
2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice cucumber into half-moons. • Slice tomato into thin wedges. • Roughly chop parsley and kalamata olives (if preferred). • Thinly slice red onion (see ingredients). • Cut chicken thigh into 1cm-thick strips. • In a medium bowl, combine lemon pepper seasoning, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken strips, tossing to coat.

3
3

• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine onion, the white wine vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt. • Microwave onion for 30 second bursts, until softened. Set aside.

4
4

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side. • Transfer to a plate, season to taste and cover to keep warm. • Drain haloumi and pat dry. Cut haloumi into 1cm-thick slices. • Wipe out frying pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook haloumi until golden brown, 1-2 minutes each side.

TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink inside.

5
5

• While haloumi is cooking, to bowl with pickled onion, add cucumber, tomato, olives, parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Toss to combine.

TIP: Kalamata olives are strong in flavour - add less if desired!

6
6

• Microwave pita pockets on a plate for 1 minute, until warmed through. • Halve pita then gently open up pocket and spread with garlic aioli. • Fill with olive salad, some zesty chicken, fries and haloumi. Serve with any remaining chicken, fries and salad. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the zesty, lemony flavours, with some suggesting more seasoning on the chicken for extra taste.
  • Ease of prep: While some found it quick and easy, others noted a longer prep time than expected.
  • Suggestions: Several preferred chicken breast over thigh, and some found the chips unnecessary for this filling meal.
  • Leftovers: The dish reheated well, making tasty work lunches the next day.
  • Portions: Many found it very filling, with some suggesting it could easily serve more than expected.
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