Description
Flaky, golden pastry filled with a savory and mildly spiced chicken curry mixture. These chicken curry puffs make a perfect snack, appetizer, or party treat inspired by Southeast Asian and Indian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground chicken or finely chopped cooked chicken
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced potatoes, cooked
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or oyster sauce (optional for extra umami)
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another 1 minute.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, salt, pepper, and soy sauce (if using). Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cooked diced potatoes and peas. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro if using. Let mixture cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into squares (about 4–5 inches each).
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each square. Fold over to form triangles or rectangles and press edges to seal (use a fork for a decorative edge).
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffs are golden brown and flaky. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate for quick assembly.
- Freeze unbaked puffs and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to baking time.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chickpeas or tofu for the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chicken curry puffs, savory pastry, puff pastry snacks, Asian appetizers, party food, halal snack