Minced Chicken Puffs

4.46 from 11 votes

Distinctively textured and blended with a medley of flavors, these Minced Chicken Puffs are delightful bites of blissfulness and ultimate indulgence! Filled with savory chicken filling, these puff pastries are guaranteed to bring cheer and loads of deliciousness to the party table.

Prep: 20

Cook: 30

Rest TIme10

Total: 1

Course: Snacks And Appetizers

Cuisine: Nut-free

Servings:

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

FOR THE FILLING

3 tablespoons Ghee (or Butter)
1 - Bay leaf
4 - Whole Black Cardamom
¼ teaspoon Black Peppercorns
½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 cup Onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon Ginger paste
1 teaspoon Garlic paste
1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
2 teaspoons Coriander powder
1 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
- - Salt to taste
2 tablespoon Cream (optional)
2 teaspoons Dried cilantro leaves
1 LB Chicken (Minced )

PUFF PASTRY

2 sheets of Puff pastry

GARNISHES

- - Dried cilantro leaves

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Thaw the puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator. Keep them refrigerated until ready to use.
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add bay leaves, whole black cardamom, and cumin seeds. As they start to crackle, add ginger and garlic paste. Allow it to cook for a minute.
Stir in chopped onions and cook on medium-low flame until the onions become translucent and golden brown.
Stir in crushed tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the oil starts to separate.
Add all the spices – coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and paprika. Mix to combine.
Add cream and mix it well. Cook until the oil separates.
Add minced chicken to the pan.
Once everything is well blended, add the chicken mince. Cook the chicken mince over medium heat. Keep mixing and stirring frequently to prevent lump formation. Cook until the mince is evenly brown, for 5 – 8 minutes.
Add peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until peas are soft. garnish with cilantro leaves and set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
Gently roll out the thawed pastry sheets onto a lightly flour-dusted surface. Flatten the sheets using a rolling pin.
Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut the puff pastry sheets into 24 circles. This will give you 12 top circles and 12 bottom puff pastry circles.
Take the 12 bottom circles and apply water on the edges of the puff pastry circle.
Now, place a heaping tablespoon of minced chicken (keema) in the center of each circle.
Cover the keema filling with the top circles. Bring both circles together and pinch to seal the edges. If needed, apply extra water to secure the borders.
Transfer them to the greased baking sheet and for a golden brown and glossy finish, brush the top of the unbaked puff pastry with an egg wash.
Bake the minced chicken puffs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
Once done, let them sit on the sheet for 5 minutes. After that, transfer them onto a clean plate and serve warm.

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I store these Chicken Puffs?

These Chicken Keema Puffs are best devoured when fresh. However, the leftovers can be stored in a refrigerator for 2 to 3 days in an air-tight container. Keeping it any longer may make the puffs greasy and unappetizing as the ghee oozes out.

When ready to serve, reheat the chicken Puffs in a preheated oven for 10 minutes until crisp again. Serve hot!

How can I serve these Minced Chicken Puffs?

You can serve these Minced Chicken Puffs straight out of the oven along with chutney, sauce, or dip of your choice.

Can I freeze the leftovers of this recipe?

Yes, you can freeze these Chicken puffs. Wrap them in a wax paper when completely cooled and place them on a baking tray. Now, freeze them until solid and transfer them to a zip-lock bag.

These delicious puffs freeze beautifully for around two months. When required to serve, place them on a baking tray and reheat/ bake them at 400° F (200° C) until golden brown and crispy.

Can I bake these Minced Chicken Puffs in an air-fryer?

Certainly, you can! Preheat the air-fryer and place these Minced Chicken Puffs on the tray. Now, set the temperature to 350° F and bake them for 9 to 10 mins until perfectly browned, crispy, and puffed!

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