Chicken Salad Puffs
Flaky puff pastry is filled with a creamy chicken salad made with tender grilled chicken, crisp celery, sweet red grapes, onion, mayonnaise, and a touch of Creole seasoning. These savory bites are well suited for entertaining, light lunches, or a polished appetizer spread.
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Ingredients
For the chicken salad:
- 1 tablespoon onion minced finely
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup red grapes cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup celery diced very small
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- Cooked chicken from 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into small pieces
For the chicken:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
For the pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed according to package instructions
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, for brushing
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet with care. Using a pizza cutter, slice along the fold marks to create 3 strips. Cut each strip in half crosswise, then continue dividing the pastry until you have evenly sized squares for baking.
- Place the pastry squares on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or other nonstick liner. Brush the tops generously with the melted butter, then scatter the coarse salt lightly over each piece.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden. Remove from the oven and let the squares cool completely before slicing each one horizontally into a top and bottom half.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Grill until fully cooked through, then set aside to cool. Once cooled, chop the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, finely diced celery, quartered grapes, minced onion, mayonnaise, coarse salt, and Creole seasoning. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly blended and well coated.
- Spoon a generous portion of the chicken salad onto the bottom half of each pastry square. Set the top half over the filling to form a small sandwich.
- For serving, secure each puff with a decorative toothpick if desired, then arrange them neatly on a platter.
Notes
A very fine dice on the celery gives the filling a more pleasant texture.
The red grapes provide a subtle sweetness that balances the savory filling.
Use enough mayonnaise to bind the chicken salad to your preferred consistency.
These pastry sandwiches are ideal for party trays, showers, luncheons, or other casual gatherings.