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Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
Chicken Marinade
Filling
Topping
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Filling
- 3
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped chives, and shredded cheese. Mix until well blended.
Cook Chicken
- 4
- 5
Shred Chicken
Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble Croissants
- 6
Prepare Puff Pastry
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into triangles.
- 7
Fill Croissants
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling followed by shredded chicken on the wide end of each triangle. Carefully roll the pastry from the wide end towards the point, creating a croissant shape.
- 8
Bake Croissants
Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with a little melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Garnish and Serve
- 9
Garnish
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- 10
Serve
Serve warm as an appetizer or snack!