CHICKEN PICCATA POCKETS
My husband loves chicken piccata. I tried it in a puff pastry pocket with a bit of cream cheese; it tasted sensational. When he took leftovers to work, everyone asked what smelled so great. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Beat cream cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper on medium speed until well combined. Fold in capers and shallot., Unfold puff pastry; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut into 4 smaller squares. Spread cream cheese mixture over squares to within 1/4 in. of edges; top with chicken., Fold a corner of each pastry square over chicken, forming a triangle. Pinch triangle edges to seal and flatten with fork for tighter seal. Whisk egg and water; brush over pastry pocket, including edges. Discard leftover egg mixture. Pierce each pocket twice with a fork to vent., Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet until golden brown, 18-25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Serve pockets with lemon slices and parsley., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pockets on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, bake as directed, increasing time about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 38g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
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Shelia Gonzales
g-s16@yahoo.com0/10
Rebekah Liddle
l.rebekah@gmail.comAvoid this recipe at all costs.
Celia Leap
c69@gmail.comI would not recommend this recipe.
Gabriel Rivers
rivers.g5@yahoo.comThese were a waste of time.
MD Nissan
md_n@hotmail.co.ukMeh.
Erlin Avdi
erlinavdi@hotmail.comNot bad, but not great. I think I'll stick to my usual chicken piccata recipe.
Cory Besliu
c_besliu12@hotmail.comI'll definitely be making these again.
Tommy Deaner428
tommy66@aol.comThese were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Bulelwa Ngesi
b.ngesi92@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken piccata, but these pockets were really good. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Wendy Evarts
evarts-w61@aol.comDelicious! I added a little bit of lemon zest to the sauce and it really brightened up the flavor.
DIAn
dian2@gmail.comThese were so easy to make and turned out great! I used chicken breasts instead of thighs and they were still very juicy.
Miyan Talha
tmiyan@gmail.comI thought the chicken piccata pockets were just okay. The chicken was a little tough and the sauce was a bit bland.
biggs
biggs@gmail.comThe chicken piccata pockets were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more butter or olive oil next time.
Moleme Gp Moleme
moleme_m@yahoo.comThese chicken piccata pockets were amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Swapon Raw
r.swapon@hotmail.comI've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken piccata pockets are easy to make and always turn out delicious.
Mia Robinson
rmia@yahoo.comChicken piccata pockets were a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served them with a side of pasta and veggies, and everyone loved it.