Description
Healthy Chicken Salad Puffs are a delightful party treat that combines flaky pastry with a creamy, savory chicken salad filling. Perfect for gatherings, these bite-sized wonders are not only quick to prepare but also offer a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor. Watch your guests relish each bite, making these puffs the star of your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 1/4 small red onion (finely chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by poaching in salted water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred using two forks while warm.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until slightly thinner.
- Cut circles from the pastry using a round cutter. Place a spoonful of chicken salad on each circle and fold into half-moons. Seal edges with a fork.
- Arrange puffs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg