Description
These Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Puff Pastry Cups are a deliciously simple appetizer made with shredded chicken tossed in a tangy BBQ sauce and baked in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or game days!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (sweet and spicy variety preferred)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or spray with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce and mix well.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal squares.
- Press each square into the prepared muffin cups, gently molding them to fit.
- Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture evenly into each puff pastry cup.
- Top each with a bit of shredded cheese and a few diced red onions.
- Brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until puff pastry is golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Swap in your favorite cheese like cheddar or pepper jack for a flavor twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
