Description
Savory cheesy chicken crescents bring comfort to kitchen tables with irresistible warmth. Melted cheese and tender chicken nestled in flaky pastry create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 700g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 500g all-purpose flour
Spices and Seasonings:
- 5g salt (5/6 teaspoon)
- 3g cayenne powder (1 teaspoon)
- 2g coriander powder (2/3 teaspoon)
- 3g garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
- 3g onion powder (1 teaspoon)
- 3g red bell pepper powder (1 teaspoon)
- 2g cumin powder (2/3 teaspoon)
- 8g salt (1 1/3 teaspoon)
Additional Ingredients:
- 10g instant yeast
- 75g yogurt
- 15g honey
- 35 milliliters sunflower oil
- 225 milliliters lukewarm water
- 40g unsalted butter
- 50g grated cheese
- 1 medium egg (beaten)
- 25 milliliters olive oil
- 100g Algerienne sauce
- 20g sweet soy sauce (ketjap manis)
Instructions
- Craft a versatile dough by blending flour, salt, yeast, yogurt, honey, sunflower oil, and lukewarm water in a spacious mixing bowl. Knead the mixture thoroughly for 10-12 minutes until achieving a silky, supple texture.
- Allow the dough to rest and expand in a cozy environment, covered, for approximately one hour or until it visibly doubles in volume.
- Gently deflate the risen dough and partition it into two symmetrical portions. Expertly roll each segment into a generous 32 cm circular shape.
- Enhance the dough layers by delicately brushing one circle with melted butter and generously scattering grated cheese across the surface. Carefully position the second dough circle atop and meticulously seal the perimeter.
- Transform the layered dough into elegant triangular segments, creating 12 uniform pieces. Delicately stretch each triangle and elegantly roll from the broad base toward the pointed tip, crafting classic croissant silhouettes.
- Arrange the shaped crescents on a parchment-lined baking tray. Lovingly coat with beaten egg and permit a final 30-minute proofing period until they substantially increase in size.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake the crescents until they achieve a radiant golden-brown complexion, approximately 10-15 minutes. Allow them to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the chicken by sautéing in olive oil with a harmonious blend of spices: salt, cayenne, coriander, garlic and onion powders, red bell pepper powder, and cumin. Cook until the meat is thoroughly done and develops a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Create a vibrant sauce by combining Algerienne and sweet soy sauces. Thoroughly coat the cooked chicken in this flavorful mixture.
- Complete the dish by carefully splitting the cooled croissants and generously filling them with the spiced, sauced chicken. Optional: enhance with additional cheese sauce and fresh crisp vegetables for extra dimension.
Notes
- Select high-protein yogurt for extra nutrition and improved dough texture when kneading.
- Consider using whole wheat flour to enhance fiber content and create a heartier crescent base.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda for more complex flavor profiles.
- Allow chicken to rest after cooking to retain maximum moisture and prevent dryness during assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg