Chicken Curry Puffs
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4.7
Chicken Curry Puffs
Description
Chicken Curry Puffs combine a filling of ground chicken cooked with finely chopped onions, ginger paste, garam masala, soy sauce, rice wine, and brown sugar. The filling is simmered until the meat is browned and the flavors meld, then cooled before assembly. Frozen puff pastry sheets are thawed and cut into circles to encase spoonfuls of filling.
Baking at 400 degrees F produces a golden, flaky crust that contrasts with the tender, aromatic chicken inside. The recipe suggests using a round cutter to shape even portions. The filling’s mix of spices adds warmth, with optional adjustments to increase heat or substitute curry powder for garam masala.
These puffs serve well as finger foods or light meals. The balance of soy and spices adds depth without overwhelming the puff pastry’s delicate layers. Garnishing with fresh cilantro freshens the dish.
Notes mention possible spice substitutions with curry powder and combinations of garam masala, red chili powder, and turmeric to tweak the flavor profile according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 Puff pastry sheets Pepperidge Farms pastry sheets, frozen pack
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion medium, chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 teaspoons garam masala see notes, mom's
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- ½ tablespoon rice wine
- cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
- Remove the frozen puff pastry sheets from the freezer and let them thaw. While the pastry sheets are thawing, start making the filling. Chop the onion finely. Grate the ginger.
- Heat oil in a medium pan. Add chopped onions and cook them for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until they become soft and translucent. Add half of the garam masala, brown sugar, ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Add the minced chicken, rice wine, and soy sauce. Mix well and cook uncovered for another 5-7 mins on medium-high heat until chicken browns and cooks completely. Add salt to taste and the remaining garam masala if you want the filling to be spicier. Garnish with some cilantro.
- While the filling is cooling down, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the pastry sheets gently to even thickness. Using a round cookie cutter, cut about 4 to 5-inch circles.
- Place a heaping spoonful of the filling in the center of the pastry circles. Pick them up gently and fold the dough in your hands by pinching the edges together. Once the edges are closed place them down and gently pleat the edge or press with a fork to seal it. Stuff, fold and seal all of the pastry circles and line them on the baking sheet.
- Beat an egg yolk with a teaspoon of water. Gently brush it over the puffs. Bake them for 12-15 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Let them cool for a few mins and then Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the garam masala with 2 teaspoons of a store-bought curry powder blend.
- Alternatively, use ½ teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon mild red chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric to adjust seasoning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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