Description
These Easy Chicken Patties are a delicious Pakistani bakery-style snack made with puff pastry and a flavorful chicken filling. Perfect for tea time or as an appetizer, these patties are golden brown, flaky, and bursting with savory spices.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk to form a thick sauce. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, cumin, garam masala, and turmeric. Add chicken and cilantro, then cook until thickened.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into desired shapes. Place chicken filling on one piece, cover with another, and seal edges with a fork.
- Bake: Brush patties with egg wash and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Best served fresh, but can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Chicken filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- For a more intense flavor, use chicken stock in the filling instead of milk.
