Chicken Cheesy Puffs by @samsweetandspicetreats

45 min
Medium

12 servings

🍗

360 g

Leftover Chicken Tikka, Shredded

🥐

600 g

Puff Pastry Squares

🧀

110 g

Cheese

💧

30 ml

Water

🌾

9 g

Sesame Seeds

⚫

8 g

Nigella Seeds

🥚

50 g

Egg

💧

1 tbsp

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Thaw the 12 puff pastry squares according to the package instructions, keeping them cold but pliable.

    puff pastry squares

  2. Step 2/13

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.

    🍪baking tray
    📜baking paper

  3. Step 3/13

    Shred the leftover chicken tikka into small pieces so it can be evenly distributed inside the pastries.

    leftover chicken tikka

  4. Step 4/13

    Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make the egg wash.

    egg
    water
    🥣small bowl
    🍴fork
    🥄measuring tablespoon

  5. Step 5/13

    Place 2 tablespoons of shredded chicken tikka in the center of one puff pastry square.

    leftover chicken tikka
    puff pastry squares
    🥄measuring tablespoon

  6. Step 6/13

    Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese over the chicken filling.

    shredded cheese
    🥄measuring tablespoon

  7. Step 7/13

    Moisten the pastry edges with a little water and fold one corner over to the opposite corner to form a triangle.

    water
    puff pastry squares

  8. Step 8/13

    Press the pastry edges closed with the tines of a fork, then transfer the sealed puff to the lined baking tray.

    puff pastry squares
    🍴fork
    🍪baking tray

  9. Step 9/13

    Repeat the filling and sealing process with the remaining pastry squares, chicken tikka, and shredded cheese.

    puff pastry squares
    leftover chicken tikka
    shredded cheese
    water
    🍴fork
    🍪baking tray
    🥄measuring tablespoon

  10. Step 10/13

    Brush the tops of all pastries with the egg wash, using the prepared mixture.

    egg
    water
    🖌️pastry brush
    🍪baking tray

  11. Step 11/13

    Sprinkle sesame seeds and nigella seeds evenly over the egg-washed pastries.

    sesame seeds
    nigella seeds
    🍪baking tray

  12. Step 12/13

    Bake for 25 minutes at 180°C (356°F), until the pastry is puffed, deeply golden, and crisp.

    puff pastry squares
    🍪baking tray

  13. Step 13/13

    Cool the chicken puffs for 5 minutes before serving warm and crisp.

    🍪baking tray

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pastry, Liquid, Seeds, Spices, Eggs

Ingredients

Leftover chicken tikka, shredded, Puff pastry squares, Cheese, Water, Sesame seeds, Nigella seeds, Egg

Allergens

Gluten, Sesame, Egg

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Halal, High protein

Calories

265 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 12g, Carbohydrates: 18g, Fat: 14g, Saturated fat: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 160mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 65mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.4mcg, Vitamin D: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking tray, baking paper, fork, pastry brush, small bowl, measuring tablespoon

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer, Pastry

Occasions

Ramadan, Iftar, Party, Picnic, Lunchbox

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

South Asian, Indian-inspired

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Crunchy, Crispy, Tender, Melty

Flavors

Cheesy, Savory, Spiced, Buttery, Nutty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in an oven until hot and crisp), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag,Separate layers with baking paper,Reheat from frozen in an oven)