Description
These Healthy Chicken Salad Puffs combine tender shredded chicken with crisp celery and sweet red grapes, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry for a delightful and satisfying bite-sized snack or appetizer. Perfectly balanced with creamy mayonnaise and seasoned to taste, these puffs are baked until golden and crispy, making them an ideal dish for gatherings, lunches, or anytime you crave a deliciously wholesome treat.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Filling
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/2 cup quartered red grapes
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven according to the puff pastry package instructions, usually around 400°F (200°C), to ensure optimal baking temperature for flaky, golden puffs.
- Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken breasts by either boiling them in water until fully cooked (about 15 minutes) or grilling until no longer pink inside. Allow the chicken to cool completely, then shred it finely using two forks or your hands.
- Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, finely diced celery, quartered red grapes, and mayonnaise. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to your taste preferences, then stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smoothen and slightly thin it. Use a round cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut the pastry into circles suitable for individual puffs.
- Assemble Puffs: Place approximately one tablespoon of the chicken salad mixture in the center of each pastry circle. Fold the pastry over to form a half-moon shape or together edges, then press the edges firmly to seal, preventing filling from leaking during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the prepared puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the puff pastry turns golden brown and crisp. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooled before mixing to prevent soggy puff pastry.
- May substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter filling.
- Puff pastry circles can be brushed with an egg wash before baking for a shinier finish.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving for best freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
