The FLAKIEST Chicken Puff Patties | Comfort Food Favourites

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while homemade dough can reduce costs.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Shredded turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while cream cheese is often less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are often cheaper.

In a heated heavy bottom pot, add 40 grams of unsalted butter and melt it.

Add 40 grams of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk together to form a roux.

Cook the roux until the raw taste of the flour disappears.

Lower the heat and add 50 ml of milk in two stages, whisking to create a silky smooth bechamel sauce.

Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Whisk to combine and then add 45 grams of grated cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of finely chopped green onion, and 1/2 cup of finely chopped cilantro, whisking until well mixed.

Increase the heat to medium and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens.

Remove from heat and add 450 grams of shredded boiled chicken, mixing to coat the chicken with the sauce.

Transfer the filling to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.

Prepare an egg wash by whisking 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of milk.

Unroll store-bought puff pastry on a floured surface and cut out pastry shapes using cookie cutters.

Place the larger pastry shape into the muffin tray and fill with chilled chicken filling using a scoop.

Brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash to seal.

Place the smaller pastry shape on top and seal the edges, making a slit on top for steam release.

Brush the tops with egg wash and bake in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes, then lower to 375°F and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Let the patties cool in the tray for 5 minutes before serving, garnishing with chive sticks or cilantro.

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