Description
These healthy chicken salad puffs bring together protein-rich chicken breast and savory puff pastry into bite-sized appetizers.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/2 cup red grapes, quartered
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp minced onion
- 1/2 tsp creole seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Unfold puff pastry and cut into squares. Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, grill until fully cooked, then chop into pieces.
- Mix chicken, celery, grapes, onion, mayonnaise, salt, and creole seasoning in a bowl.
- Slice cooled pastry squares in half and fill with chicken salad.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is thoroughly thawed.
- Do not overfill puffs to avoid sogginess.
- Allow filling to cool completely before assembling.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: healthy chicken salad puffs, puff pastry appetizers, chicken salad bites, savory puff pastry