La Madeleine Chicken Friand Recipe
La Madeleine Chicken Friand is a delicious French pastry filled with a creamy chicken and mushroom mixture. This dish is perfect for a special brunch or a light lunch. The flaky pastry combined with the savory filling creates a delightful flavor experience.
Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 25 minutesIngredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions: How to Cook La Madeleine Chicken Friand
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they are soft and browned.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with water and fold them over to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal.
- Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
