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Healthy Chicken Salad Puffs

Delicious Healthy Chicken Salad Puffs for Your Next Gathering

These Healthy Chicken Salad Puffs offer a delightful twist on the classic chicken salad, perfect for potlucks and casual get-togethers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Look for brands made with real butter.
For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts Seasoned and cooled completely.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use full-fat mayo or Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped finely for better texture.
  • 1 cup Grapes Halved; substitute with diced apples if preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Onion Chopped; red onions add sweetness.
  • to taste Seasoning Try Tony's seasoning or salt and pepper.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Puff Pastry Prep
  1. Thaw the puff pastry overnight in the fridge; let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Cut into 3x12 inch squares, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with salt.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place pastry squares on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
Chicken Preparation
  1. Season and grill chicken breasts until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Allow to cool before chopping into small pieces.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes, onion, and mayonnaise. Mix until evenly coated and adjust seasoning.
Fill Pastry
  1. Take bottom halves of the puff pastries, spoon in 2-3 tablespoons of chicken salad, and place the top halves gently.
Serving
  1. Arrange the filled puffs on a platter. Fill just before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the grilled chicken completely before mixing. Dice salad ingredients uniformly for even texture. Limit filling to maintain crispness.

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