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    Chicken Curry Pocket Pies

    Updated: Aug 14, 2023 · Published: Feb 1, 2018 · by Jan Nunes

    chicken curry pocket pies on a luncheon plate - PIN #2
    Chicken Curry Pocket Pies cooling on a wire rack - PIN #1

    Chicken Curry Pocket Pies are made with puff pastry and loaded with chopped rotisserie chicken, savory vegetables, and curry flavors. These hand pies pack well for a yummy lunch on the go or you can enjoy them at your next luncheon with friends and family.

    Rectangular puff pastry pocket pies on a wire cooling rack.
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    These small delicious hand pies are wonderful with any filling. For this version, I made a savory chicken curry filling from leftover rotisserie chicken. To make them easily, I used two sheets of thawed, frozen puff pastry, which gives them a lovely flakey texture.

    Chicken Curry Pocket Pies Process Photo-Filling the pies.

    After laying a sheet of puff pastry onto my pastry board, I divided the chicken curry mixture evenly into 6 portions and mounded it on the puff pastry in 6 rectangular sections. A gentle brush of an egg pastry wash between the pie fillings helps seal the pies. Cover the filling with another sheet of puff pastry.

    Chicken Curry Pocket Pies Process Photo-Cutting the pies.

    Cut individual pies with a pastry cutter and seal the edges of each pie with a fork. Before baking, the top of each pie gets a brushing of pastry wash for glorious color.

    Two puff pastry pocket pies on a dish.

    These Chicken Curry Pocket Pies bake up deliciously golden brown and are a lovely lunch with a green salad or bowl of creamy soup. I hope you enjoy them!

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    Two pocket pies on a luncheon plate. A small decorative chick is in the background.

    Chicken Curry Pocket Pies

    5 from 9 votes
    By: Jan Nunes
    Chicken Curry Pocket Pies are made with puff pastry and loaded with chopped rotisserie chicken, savory vegetables, and curry flavors.
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    Prep Time ~ 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time ~ 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time ~ 1 hour hour
    Servings ~ 6 Pocket Pies
    Calories ~ 554kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 Package of Frozen Puff Pastry, 2 Sheets
    • 1 Large Egg
    • 2 Tablespoons Cream
    • 1 Tablespoon Safflower Oil, or Canola Oil
    • ⅓ Cup Finely Chopped Onion, Finely Chopped
    • 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic, (about one large clove)
    • 1 Tablespoon Ginger Root, Freshly Grated
    • 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
    • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • 1 ¼ Cups Finely Chopped Rotisserie or other Cooked Chicken
    • ½ Cup Peas & Diced Carrots, (Frozen, Thawed from Package)
    • ¼ Cup Currants, Plumped in ½ Cup Boiling Water and Drained
    • ⅔ Cup Mayonnaise
    • ½ Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
    • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat and Thaw. Preheat oven to 400°F. Allow frozen puff pastry to thaw at room temperature, about 30 to 40 minutes.
      1 Package of Frozen Puff Pastry
    • Make a Patry Wash. In a small bowl beat together egg and cream. Set aside for later.
      1 Large Egg, 2 Tablespoons Cream
    • Cook Aromatics and Seasonings. In a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion is transparent. Add the garlic and continue to cook for about one minute, stirring constantly. Do not let the garlic brown.
      Add the ginger root, curry powder, cumin, and salt and cook for another minute.
      1 Tablespoon Safflower Oil, ⅓ Cup Finely Chopped Onion, 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Ginger Root, 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder, ½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin, ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • Add Chicken and Veg. Add the chicken, peas & carrots, and currants. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
      1 ¼ Cups Finely Chopped Rotisserie or other Cooked Chicken, ½ Cup Peas & Diced Carrots, ¼ Cup Currants
    • Moisten with Mayo. Add the mayonnaise, cheese, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
      ⅔ Cup Mayonnaise, ½ Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • Place Filling on Pastry. On a very lightly floured surface, unroll one sheet of puff pastry. Imagine the pastry divided equally into 6 rectangles and place approximately ⅓ cup of the chicken curry filling onto each rectangle.
    • Form and Seal the Pies. Moisten the edges of each puff pastry around each rectangle with water. Unroll the second puff pastry sheet and place it over the filling and the first sheet. Gently press down and around the fillings.
      Using a pastry wheel, cut the rectangles apart and place the pies on a lightly greased baking sheet.
    • Brush with Pastry Wash and Vent. Brush each pie with the egg and cream pastry wash and press the edges with a fork to seal. Vent the top of each pie with a very small knife slit.
    • Bake. Bake the pocket pies for about 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.

    Notes

    This recipe can be made as 12 small squares instead of 6 rectangles. Any leftover filling makes a great sandwich for the cook!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2.2mg

    Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.

    Encharted Cook™ or Jan Nunes shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on this website or actions you take as a result.

    © 2018-2025 Encharted Cook, Jan Nunes. All rights reserved.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American

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