In the realm of culinary arts, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, there exists a dish that stands as a testament to the Mediterranean's rich culinary heritage: Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken. This delectable creation merges the flaky layers of puff pastry with the succulent and savory flavors of chicken, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. With a medley of textures ranging from crispy to tender, and a symphony of flavors that tantalize the palate, Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken is a dish that promises an extraordinary dining experience.
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CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY WITH MADEIRA SAUCE
This is a special occasion recipe that is not all that difficult to make and is very elegant to serve. The pastry bundles can be made up in advance and refrigerated in which case the baking time might need to be extended. The prep time does not reflect the refrigeration time for the chicken breasts.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Place chicken breasts on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Broil until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
- Chill until cool, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375^F.
- In a large nonstick saucepan, saute spinach over medium heat until just wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium high heat and add shallots.
- Saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add all of the mushrooms and saute until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add wine and tarragon and simmer until almost all of the liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
- Season and cool.
- Oil a large heavy baking sheet.
- Roll out each sheet of puff pastry to 12 inch squares.
- Cut each square in half crosswise to form four 12x6 inch rectangles.
- (If the chicken breasts are large, either cut to fit the pastry or roll out the pastry into larger squares.) Place chicken breasts crosswise at the short end of the rectangle.
- Spoon the spinach on top of chicken.
- Spoon mushroom mixture on top of spinach.
- Fold long sides of rectangle over chicken and roll up jellyroll style.
- Pinch edges to seal.
- Brush pinched edges with beaten egg.
- Place pastries seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Place on plates and spoon sauce over.
- For the Madeira Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat.
- Add minced shallots and saute until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add both broths and the 1/2 cup Madeira.
- Boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 15 minutes.
- Strain into small saucepan and add additional tablespoon of Madeira.
- Season.
- The sauce can be prepared well in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 702.1, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 44.7
CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY
You'll never believe a dish this scrumptious, comforting and impressive-looking could be made with just five ingredients! It offers such an easy way to entertain friends. -Gina Hobbs, Tifton, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY
Make and share this Chicken in Puff Pastry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Savory Pies
Time 32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
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-FILLED PASTRY (B'STEEYA)
Provided by David Kamen
Categories Chicken Egg Appetizer Bake Spice Cinnamon Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Pastry Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To prepare the filling:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2. In a heavy-bottom large stockpot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Working in batches, add the chicken to the hot oil and brown on both sides, 5 to 6 minutes total. Remove the browned chicken to a plate and reserve.
- 3. To the same pot add the onion, garlic, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, cloves, and saffron, and sauté them until they are soft and lightly golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 2 cups of chicken stock to the pot and scrape up any brown pieces sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken back into the pot with any juices, and add more stock as needed to bring the liquids up to the chicken without submerging it. Bring the liquids to a boil. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it to a plate and let it cool. Shred the cooled chicken into small, bite-size pieces. Reserve for assembly.
- 5. Place the pot of braising liquid over medium heat and reduce the liquids to about 1 cup. Add the butter, brown sugar, parsley, cilantro, and eggs to the pot and cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are scrambled. Remove from the heat and reserve for assembly.
- To assemble the b'steeya:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush a paella pan or skillet lightly with olive oil.
- 2. Lay out, one by one, 10 sheets of phyllo dough onto the pan, brushing each with a little olive oil before placing the next layer on.
- 3. Spread the shredded chicken in a layer in the center of the phyllo, leaving plenty of space for the edges to fold up. Spread the egg mixture over the chicken and top with the almonds.
- 4. Fold the overhanging phyllo dough over the filling to enclose it in a pocket inside the skillet. Brush the top lightly with olive oil and bake until the pastry is crisp and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5. Garnish the finished b'steeya with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought puff pastry sheets.
- If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can substitute yellow mustard or honey mustard.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your filling, such as spinach, zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms.
- For a more flavorful filling, cook the vegetables in olive oil with garlic and herbs before adding them to the puff pastry.
- Be sure to egg wash the puff pastry before baking it so that it gets a golden brown crust.
- Serve the Mediterranean puff pastry chicken with a side of tzatziki sauce or hummus.
Conclusion:
Mediterranean puff pastry chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of flaky puff pastry, flavorful chicken, and tangy vegetables is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner, give Mediterranean puff pastry chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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