Nutty Chicken Triangles
Crispy, golden, and packed with irresistible savory flavor, Nutty Chicken Triangles are the perfect bite-sized indulgence for your next gathering or snack craving. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken with the warm spices of cumin and paprika, a creamy touch of cream cheese, and the delightful crunch of finely chopped mixed nuts like almonds, cashews, or walnuts. Encased in buttery layers of phyllo pastry and baked to perfection, these triangles boast a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's hard to resist. With just 25 minutes of prep and cook time each, these easy-to-make appetizers are an ideal crowd-pleaser for parties, game day, or as a flavorful snack. Serve them warm, and watch them disappear in seconds! Keywords: nutty chicken triangles recipe, chicken phyllo appetizers, easy chicken snacks, savory appetizers, baked chicken triangles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped mixed nuts (like almonds, cashews, or walnuts)
- 0.25 cup, softened cream cheese
- 8 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
- 0.25 cup, melted unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and paprika, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and allow it to cool slightly.
Shred the cooked chicken into small pieces using two forks, then return it to the skillet. Stir in the salt and black pepper.
Add the chopped nuts to the skillet and mix well. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, stir in the softened cream cheese until the mixture is evenly combined and creamy.
Brush a sheet of phyllo pastry lightly with the melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter again. Repeat until you have a stack of 2 sheets (repeat for the remaining sheets).
Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into long strips about 3 inches wide.
Place 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture at the end of one strip and fold it into a triangle, continuing to fold like a flag until the entire strip is wrapped. Brush the outside with butter to seal.
Place the triangles on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining filling and phyllo strips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Allow the triangles to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm as an appetizer or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.2 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 481 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 2408 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 133.3 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
