Za’atar Pulled Chicken Pitas Recipe (Vegan Friendly)

Recipe Breakdown

Vegan Pulled Chicken – The Linda McCartney pulled chicken is a great product. It doesn’t taste meaty but has a really good texture so is a perfect balance for veggies and vegans who want an extra protein source.

Tips for the pitas

Prove- Allow the dough to prove within a warm spot in your home. Don’t try to speed up the process by popping it in the oven on a low heat. If it’s really cold, it may take a little longer and the same applies if it’s a beautiful summers day – it might only take 30 minutes.

Thin or Puffed- If you want a pita with the air pocket in the middle roll out the dough to around 1.5cm thick, whereas if you want a thinner more ‘flatbread’ texture, simply roll out to around 0.8mm.

High Temperature- Get your oven as hot as it can go, these pitas love high heat. If you have a pizza oven even better however if not, just whack up the heat to around 220-250ºC

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Za'atar Pulled 'Chicken' Pitas

Inspired by my trip to Tel Aviv, these za'atar pulled 'chicken' recipes were part of a project with Linda McCartney to give a delicious vegan lunch idea.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Proving Time 1 hour hr

Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  

• 1 pack of Linda McCartney 'pulled chicken'
• 1 heaped tbsp za'atar
• 1 tsp rapeseed oil
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the mayo:

• 2 tbsp vegan mayo
• 1/2 lemon squeezed
• 1/2 tsp za'atar
• 1 tsp water

For the filling:

• 100 g seasonal tomatoes
• 1/2 small red cabbage
• Large handful spinach
• 2 large handmade pittas per person:
• 250 g plain flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 150 ml warm water
• 1 tsp fast yeast
• pinch salt

Instructions

 

• Add the pulled chicken to a pan with the oil and fry for around 5-6 minutes, then add a splash of water
• Season with the za'atar and salt and continue frying for a further 3-4 minutes. Set aside
• Take the fresh pitas out of the oven then layer with the spinach, pulled chicken, thinly sliced cabbage and fresh tomatoes
• Garnish with the mayo dressing and enjoy!
• For the mayo, simply mix the ingredients together.

method for pita

• Mix the warm water and yeast, sit for five minutes
• Then mix with the other ingredients
• Knead together for 10 minutes, leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour
• Knock back the dough, divide into 8 equal balls,
• Roll out each portion with a rolling pin until around 1cm thick then bake at 250ºC for 5-6 minutes

Keyword lunch ideas, lunch recipes, pita, pulled chicken, za'atar