Chicken Fat Puff Pastry Recipes

CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 430 degrees F.
• Combine cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in processor until smooth and basil is finely chopped.
• Unfold both pieces of pastry carefully.
• Roll out on lightly-floured surface to 14 x 10 inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
• Cut in half crosswise into 7 x 10 inch rectangle; repeat with second sheet of pastry.
• Spread ¼ of cheese mixture lengthwise, in approximate size of chicken breast, across center of each rectangle.
• Place chicken breast over, skinned side down.
• Lift long sides of pastry to meet in center over top of chicken; pinch overlap and short ends to enclose chicken snuggly.
• Trim away excess pastry leaving pinched overlap.
• Arrange seam side down, 2 inches apart, on a greased baking sheet; brush generously with beaten egg.
• Bake until puffed and golden and chicken is cooked through, 18-22 minutes.
• Note: Using Boursin Cheese in this recipe in place of the cream cheese is very nice, too.

CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 14-in. square. Cut into four squares. , Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese into the center of each square; top with Muenster cheese and chicken., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over edges. Bring opposite corners of pastry over each bundle; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. , Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN POTPIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut 1 sheet crosswise into six 2-in. strips; cut remaining sheet lengthwise into five 2-in. strips. On a baking sheet, closely weave strips to make a 12x10-in. lattice. Freeze while making filling., Toss chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and herbs; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in vegetables, lemon juice, chicken and the remaining salt and pepper; return to a boil. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. oblong baking dish. Top with lattice, trimming to fit., Whisk together egg yolk and remaining cream; brush over pastry. Bake, uncovered, until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden brown, 45-55 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if pastry starts getting too dark. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, use a fork to combine crushed garlic and egg yolk. Place chicken breasts in a shallow glass dish and spread both sides with egg mixture. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight (recommended).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Place one half of the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured board. Place 1/2 cup spinach in the center of the pastry sheet. Remove one chicken breast from marinade, shaking off any excess, and place on top of spinach. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over chicken, layer with half the sun-dried tomatoes, sprinkle with half the feta cheese, and top with 1/2 cup spinach. Fold pastry sheet around chicken, using fingers or fork to seal pastry seam. Place chicken seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat steps with the second half of the puff pastry sheet and remaining chicken breast.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Test for doneness by cutting through center of chicken breast; if juices run clear, chicken is cooked.

CHICKEN-FAT PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Blend 3 1/2 cups flour and salt in processor. Add butter and chicken fat. Using on/off turns, cut in butter and fat just until peasize pieces form (do not overblend). Add 1/3 cup ice water; using on/off turns, quickly blend in just until moist clumps begin to form (do not overwork or dough may be tough). Gather dough together quickly; shape into 8x5-inch rectangle (dough may have streaks). Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, at least 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
• Working quickly and using floured rolling pin, roll dough out to 12x7-inch rectangle. Starting at 1 short end of dough, fold dough into thirds like business letter. Roll dough out again to 12x7-inch rectangle; fold again into thirds like business letter. Wrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes.
• Repeat rolling, folding, and chilling dough 3 more times. Wrap in plastic and chill dough at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Roll dough out on floured work surface to 1/2- to 1/3-inch thickness. Place 2-cup ramekin upside down atop dough; cut with sharp knife around ramekin to form dough round. Repeat, cutting out 5 more dough rounds. Place 3 dough rounds on each of 2 large rimmed baking sheets, spacing apart. Chill until dough is firm, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush dough rounds with egg glaze. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature.

LOW FAT CHICKEN POT PIE WITH PUFF PASTRY!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bring broth to a boil in a large dutch oven. Add peas, both kinds of potatoes, celery root, parsnip, and onions to pan. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 6 minutes.
• Add chicken. Cook 5 minutes or until done.
• Remove chicken and veggies from broth with slotted spoon and set in a large bowl.
• Increase heat to medium. Spoon flour lightly into measuring cup, level with knife. Place all but 1 T. of flour into a medium bowl and gradually add milk, whisking until well blended.
• Add milk mixture to the broth and cook for 5 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
• Stir in chicken and veggies, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 T. of flour on work surface and roll pastry dough into a 9X13 rectangle. Place pastry over the chicken mixture, pressing to seal at the edges of the dish. Cut slits in dough for steam to escape and spray top lightly with cooking spray.
• Place on a foil lined baking dish (to make clean up easy if there is a bubble over). Bake at 400 degrees for 16 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is bubbly.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on medium power for 6 minutes. Remove cover and stir. Remove to a strainer and let cool.
• While the spinach is cooking, butterfly the chicken without cutting all the way through. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl. Unfold pastry sheet and cut down the folds to make 3 equal pieces.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add chicken. Saute until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Squeeze spinach to remove excess water. Combine spinach with garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well.
• Put 1/3 of the spinach mixture in each open chicken breast and top with a 1 slice of provolone cheese. Fold the top of each chicken breast in order to sandwich the spinach and cheese in between. Place each chicken breast on a piece of puff pastry; wrap the pastry around the breast and tuck underneath to seal. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
• Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is golden brown, about 30 minutes.