Delicious Chicken Salad in Homemade Puffs
Delicious Chicken Salad in Homemade Puffs is a delightful dish that combines flaky, golden pastry with a creamy chicken salad filling. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a cozy dinner at home, these charming puffs are sure to impress your guests. The crunchy walnuts and zesty pickles add a unique twist to the classic chicken salad, while the homemade puff pastry elevates the entire experience. Enjoy this comforting dish that balances flavor and texture beautifully, leaving everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 puffs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 chicken breast, boiled and shredded
- ¼ cup scallions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- â…“ cup pickles, chopped
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (215°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, boil water with butter, sugar, and salt until bubbling. Add flour all at once and stir until it forms a smooth dough; let cool slightly.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the cooled dough using a whisk until fully mixed.
- Pipe dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow puffs to cool completely before filling them with a mixture of shredded chicken, scallions, mayonnaise, pickles, sour cream, walnuts, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg