Chicken Turnovers
Golden, flaky chicken turnovers filled with a creamy, spiced chicken and sweetcorn mix, wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection. A quick and easy savoury pastry perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or parties.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 small Onion
- 1 Chicken Breast
- 1.5 tsp Chicken Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Sweetcorn
- Splash of Water
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry 6 pastries
- Grated Cheese
- 1 Egg wash
- Sprinkle of Dried Parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Filling
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
- Add the chicken breast, garlic paste, chicken seasoning, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly golden.
- Add sweetcorn and a splash of water to loosen the mixture. Stir in the cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Simmer for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 2: Assemble the Turnovers
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F.
- Cut the puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares.
- Place a spoonful of chicken filling on one half of each square. Top with a little grated cheese.
- Fold each square into a triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with a little dried parsley.
Step 3: Bake
- Place the turnovers on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.