Spicy Chicken Pastries

Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Spicy Chicken Pastries, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and bold, flavorful filling. This recipe brings together tender shredded chicken seasoned with garlic, green chili, smoked paprika, and ground cumin, all enhanced by the freshness of cilantro. Encased in golden, buttery pastry and baked to perfection, these savory treats deliver a satisfying crunch followed by a spicy kick. Ready in under 45 minutes, these pastries are ideal for appetizers, lunchbox treats, or party snacks. Bursting with bold spices and easy-to-make steps, these little bites of joy are guaranteed to impress your taste buds and your guests alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 2 cups Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 piece Green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and green chili to the skillet and cook for another minute until aromatic.

Step 4

Stir in the shredded chicken, red chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken with the spices.

Step 5

Cook the chicken mixture for 2-3 minutes, then remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.

Step 7

Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of each pastry square.

Step 8

Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle, ensuring the edges are sealed by pressing them down with a fork.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg to give them a golden, glossy finish after baking.

Step 10

Place the prepared pastries on the lined baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch between each pastry.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your spicy chicken pastries!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(818.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1777.6

Total Fat 88.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 611mg	0%
Sodium 3254.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 171.0g	0%

Vitamin D 66IU	0%
Calcium 164.7mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1801.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.1%

Protein: 39.0%

Carbs: 15.9%