Description
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a delicious appetizer featuring a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken, creamy buffalo sauce, and cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly baked until golden and puffy, these pinwheels make a crowd-pleasing snack for game day or any party.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 scallions chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets thawed puff pastry
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, chopped scallions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly using a rubber spatula until evenly combined.
- Roll Puff Pastry: Unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a floured cutting board. Use a rolling pin to slightly thin out the pastry for easier rolling and a more delicate texture.
- Spread Filling: Spread half of the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the puff pastry sheet, ensuring an even layer that reaches all edges to prevent unraveling.
- Form Pinwheels: With the short edge of the puff pastry facing you, carefully roll the pastry away from you into a tight cylinder. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into eight equal pinwheels. Repeat this process with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining filling.
- Arrange and Brush: Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least two inches apart to allow room for expansion. Brush the tops and sides of each pinwheel with the beaten egg to promote browning.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels at 400°F for 25 minutes, or until they become puffy and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pinwheels cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a serving plate. Garnish with extra chopped scallions or fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute buffalo sauce with your favorite hot sauce or wing sauce for different heat levels.
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to avoid cracks and tearing.
- Use a sharp serrated knife for clean, even pinwheel slices.
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or omit the black pepper.
- Leftover pinwheels can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
