The Secret to Flaky Jamaican Chicken Patties

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat, while bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often cheaper.

Add all-purpose flour, salt, granulated sugar, curry powder, turmeric, paprika, and cold butter into a bowl and mix until evenly combined.

Use hands to break apart the butter into the flour mixture for even distribution.

Gradually add very cold water to the mixture, kneading gently until a dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours to firm up.

Cut chicken breast into small pieces and season with Caribbean seasoning.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sear the chicken on both sides before adding water to cook it through.

Add chopped green onions, onion, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper to the skillet and stir.

Add breadcrumbs to the mixture and stir to combine, then blend the filling with a hand blender to achieve a smooth texture.

Dust the surface and rolling pin with flour, then roll out the chilled dough.

Apply butter while rolling and flip the dough a few times to ensure flakiness, then chill for another 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough again, using a knife or plate to cut it into desired shapes.

Place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center of each dough circle, wet the edges with water, and fold over to seal.

Press the edges with a fork to crimp and ensure they are sealed properly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F while shaping the patties.

Brush the patties with egg wash for a golden color before baking.

Bake the patties in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

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