Description
Easy Cheesy Chicken-Filled Crescents are the ultimate comfort food that combines buttery, flaky dough with a savory filling of spiced chicken and melted cheese. These delightful crescents are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or a fancy snack. What makes this recipe so approachable is its simplicity—you can whip up these delicious pastries in no time, impressing family and friends alike. Plus, they are easily customizable with various spices or vegetables to suit your taste. Enjoy them fresh from the oven for a mouthwatering treat!
Ingredients
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- 500 g flour
- 8 g salt
- 10 g instant yeast
- 75 g yogurt
- 15 g honey
- 35 ml sunflower oil
- 225 ml water
- 40 g butter
- 50 g grated cheese
- 1 egg
- 25 ml olive oil
- 700 g chicken thighs
- 5 g salt
- 3 g cayenne powder
- 2 g coriander powder
- 3 g garlic powder
- 3 g onion powder
- 3 g red bell pepper powder
- 2 g cumin powder
- 100 g Algerienne sauce
- 20 g sweet soy sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, yogurt, honey, sunflower oil, and lukewarm water. Mix until combined and knead for 10-12 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into two circles, layering butter and cheese between them before cutting into triangles.
- Shape each triangle into crescents and allow to rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook chicken thighs in olive oil with spices until golden brown. Toss with sauce before filling crescents.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg