Puff pastry pies with chicken

10 servings

15 minutes

Chicken puff pastries are the embodiment of Danish culinary sophistication and simplicity. Their crispy, airy dough melts in your mouth, while the tender filling of chicken mince with onions and spices provides a rich, intense flavor. In Denmark, puff pastries are often served at cozy family dinners or festive gatherings as they pair perfectly with fresh salads and creamy sauces. The ease of preparation makes this recipe accessible even for beginner cooks: the dough is rolled out, filled with aromatic mince, carefully sealed, and baked until golden brown. Serve hot to enjoy the harmony of taste and texture.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 164.4
• Proteins: 7.9g
• Fats: 8.8g
• Carbohydrates: 13.6g

Ingredients

• Puff pastry: 250 g
• Minced chicken: 250 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Breadcrumbs: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel and chop the onion. Mix the chicken mince with the onion, breadcrumbs, 1 egg, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Minced chicken: 250 g
   • Breadcrumbs: 2 tablespoons
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Preheat the microwave for 10 minutes in hot air mode at 180 degrees, without turning on the microwaves.

3. Separate the egg white from the yolk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

4. Roll out the dough and cut it into squares. Brush the edges with egg white.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puff pastry: 250 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

5. Place the filling in the center of each square, pull the corners to the center, and seal the seams.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced chicken: 250 g

6. Brush the pies with egg yolk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

7. Cover the microwave rack with parchment paper. Place the pastries and bake for 15 minutes at 50% power.