Description
Golden puff pastry cups filled with creamy chicken salad made with tender chicken, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and a light dressing. These Chicken Salad in Puff Pastry Cups are elegant, delicious, and perfect for parties or brunch.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry Sheets: 1 sheet (thawed), provides the flaky base.
- Cooked Chicken Breast: 2 cups, diced or shredded for protein.
- Mayonnaise: 1/3 cup, gives the salad its creamy texture.
- Plain Greek Yogurt: 2 tablespoons, adds tanginess and lightness.
- Celery: 1/2 cup, finely chopped for crunch.
- Red Grapes: 1/2 cup, halved for sweetness.
- Green Onions: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped for mild sharpness.
- Lemon Juice: 1 teaspoon, brightens the flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste, for seasoning.
- Fresh Parsley: For garnish and freshness.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix chicken, mayonnaise, yogurt, celery, grapes, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill the mixture.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out puff pastry and cut into 12 squares. Press each into muffin tin cups.
- Assemble the Dish: Prick bottoms with a fork to prevent puffing too much.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
- Finishing Touches: Fill each cup with a spoonful of chilled chicken salad.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold before baking for best results.
- Chill the chicken salad before filling cups.
- Fill cups just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chicken salad cups, puff pastry appetizers, party bites, brunch recipes, chicken puff pastry