Ingredients and Weight:
1 sheet puff pastry
1 pound ground chicken
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix the ground chicken, chopped onion, thawed spinach, fontina cheese, beaten egg, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to a rectangle shape.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the pastry sheet, leaving a border of about 1 inch around the edges.
- Starting from one long side, roll up the pastry sheet into a tight cylinder, sealing the edges as you go.
- Slice the roll into 1-inch-thick pinwheels and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on given ingredients)
- Calories: Approximately 400 calories per serving (assuming 8 servings)
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 24g
Dish Characteristics:
- A unique combination of flavors with the rich taste of chicken and cheese with a crispy pastry exterior.
- A perfect dish for parties as it is both visually appealing and tastes great.
User Comments:
- "The Party Pinwheels were a hit at my party! The combination of flavors was outstanding."
- "This dish was easy to make and looked great on the table. Everyone loved it!"
- "The pastry was crispy and the filling was delicious. Will definitely make this again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to roll out the pastry sheet evenly to ensure even cooking.
- When spreading the chicken mixture, leave a border to prevent the pastry from getting too wet and preventing it from sealing properly.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the pinwheels to ensure clean cuts.