Golden, Crispy Pockets with Creamy Chicken & Melty Cheese

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the chicken in butter & oil with spices for 4–5 minutes.
  2. 2Add water and let it reduce slightly, then pour in the cooking cream and simmer until creamy and thick.
  3. 3Add honey and mustard.
  4. 4Finish with lemon juice and chili at the end for freshness and heat.
  5. 5Remove from heat, stir in grated Gouda and let the filling cool completely.
  6. 6Knead all dough ingredients into a soft dough.
  7. 7Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Divide into 8 balls, roll out, place a slice of Cheddar + chicken filling inside, seal well.
  9. 9Heat a skillet with a little oil and fry the rolls for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden.
  10. 10Brush them with a mixture of melted butter and chopped parsley while hot.

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken breast, diced
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • 50 ml water
  • 100 ml cooking cream
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • to taste Chili flakes / chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 100 g Gouda cheese, grated
  • 350 g flour
  • 50 g cream cheese (with chives & garlic)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 170 ml water
  • 8 small Cheddar slices
  • Melted butter
  • Chopped parsley

Equipment

skillet