Ingredients (For 12 chicken puffs)
Puff pastry sheets – 2 (Makes 12 puffs)
Egg white – Of 1 egg
For the filling
1. Boneless chicken – Around 300 – 350 gm (You can also use chicken thighs, bone-in chicken, or left-over cooked chicken)
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – To taste
2. Onion – Around 1 cup, finely chopped
Ginger-garlic paste – 1.5 tbsp or ginger and garlic, finely chopped – 1 tbsp each
Green chilies – 1 – 2, finely chopped
Curry leaves – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
3. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder – 1.5 tsp
4. Tomato – 1 small, chopped
5. Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
6. Salt – To taste
7. Coconut oil / vegetable oil – 1 tbsp
Method
1. Cut the chicken into small pieces. Combine them with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp chilly powder, 1/2 tsp pepper powder, 2 – 3 tbsp water and enough salt. Cook in a pan or pressure cooker for 1 – 2 whistles. Open the cooker after 15 mts. Discard excess water. Cool down. Pulse or shred the chicken in 1 – 2 batches in the small jar of a blender. (If you are using left-over chicken roast/fry, just mince them in a mixer and follow the recipe below. If it is curried chicken, remove the bones and tear the flesh with your fingers. You can use the gravy also but make sure to saute it until dry).
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, little salt, ginger, garlic, green chilli if using and chopped curry leaves. Saute until lightly browned. Bring down the heat and add the masala powders. Saute for a few seconds and add the chopped tomato. Cook till tomato is completely mashed. Add the shredded chicken. Stir-fry for a few minutes. Sprinkle a little water if it is very dry. Switch off. Set aside to cool completely.
3. Thaw the puff pastry sheets as instructed in the package. I used pepperidge farm puff pastry sheets. Each packet has 2 puff pastry sheets. You can make 6 puffs from each sheet. Cut the puff pastry sheet into desired shape. Fill 1.5 tbsp of the chicken filling. Line the edges with a little water/egg white and seal the puffs using your fingers or press a fork into the edges. Arrange the prepared puffs on a baking sheet lined with foil/ aluminium paper or greased with oil. Lightly beat the egg white and brush on top of the filled puff pastries. Preheat the oven to 400 F and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until the chicken puffs turns golden brown on top.
Tips
You can use the left-over chicken filling to make delicious chicken cutlets. Combine them with boiled mashed potatoes and little salt. Cook for a few minutes until it gets dry( if the mixture is moist) or you can add some bread crumbs/maida instead. Shape into balls and flatten them. Dip in egg white and then in bread crumbs. Shallow fry in oil. I made 6 puffs, so for the remaining chicken filling, I used 3 medium-small potatoes. It yielded around 15 cutlets.
looks perfect dear…yum
Looks delicious !
chicken puffs adipoli..
Looks so delicious…just YUM!
Kandittu kodi sahikunilla….simply delicious and my favorite comfort food!
looks delicious and irresistible…my fav anytime..:)
Those puffs looks super delicious and my all time favourite..
Kandittu kothiyavunnu,adipoli
i always freeze some for a rainy day..my stash is over, need 2 make some soon
Irresistible looking puffs dear. Must have tasted excellent.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
dear yummy o yummy..
chicken puffs is my hubby’s fav ..
and he relishes the memories of having it from local bakery in his home town..and i was not sure how to make it in our kerala style ..thanks a ton dears..
im gonna try it ..
btw im a huge fan of ur blog -: the pics,the lay out,etc.etc ..:)
Yummy and tempting chicken puffs.
puffs kaanumbol eppolum nostalgia aanu 🙂 I ve made this a couple of times.. Pakshe photo edukkan ulla patience orikkalum undaavilla 🙂
Kidulam..ok undan kurachu parcel cheyyumo??:-P
Oh my gosh, you got me craving for some puffs now. They look very pretty and inviting.
Wow looks totally tempting…crispy n perfect as teatime snack
Perfect for a high tea party!!!! Looks perfect 🙂
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
love your perfection dear…yummy n delicious version..:P
Tasty Appetite
yummy yummy on my tummy ! eniku vishakuneee 🙂
I too have made this.. but i never got to have the look u guys have got.. Kya baat hai!!Yaar u guys are pro!!Nice clicks as always..Maya plan a visit 2 MN……
looks delicious dear..very tempting..love it..
Looks delicious …n yum …I can’t stop drooling
oh my my looks awesome maya, enteyum fav anu puffs be it egg or chicken or veg…
looks delicious…
from where did you buy this Puff pastry sheets in US?
Biji,
I bought it from Fred Meyer. I guess you can find it in the frozen section of any super-market.
Hi Yummy Team
what is the use of egg white ??
you havent mentioned that in the recipe
Anonymous,
Sorry I forgot to mention that. Egg white is used in order to give it a nice glaze. I have updated the recipe :). Thanks!
Yummy!!! I love these chicken puffs!
Hi Maya,
I want to know where can i find puff pastry sheets, I tried, shop n stop & A&P and kings, None of these places carry these sheets, Any idea about costco? Thanks X
We usually buy pepperidge farm brand from our local grocery store in Seattle. I dont know if costco carries it..
hi dear maya, what is the average weight of a breast fillet?
Around 200 – 250 gm i guess
came out gr8.. thanks… 🙂