Here’s a simple recipe for Mini Bites with Chicken Filling:
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the chicken filling:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 cup bell peppers (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions:
For the dough:
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and rub them into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until it forms a smooth dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For the chicken filling:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in cream cheese. Let the mixture cool.
Assembling the mini bites:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out small circles using a cookie cutter or a glass.
- Place a teaspoon of chicken filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges, pressing them with a fork.
- Place the mini bites on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Enjoy your delicious mini chicken bites!