Savory Chicken Phyllo Bites
Delight your taste buds with these Savory Chicken Phyllo Bites, perfect for lunch or as a delightful snack. Encased in crispy layers of buttery phyllo pastry, these mini tarts are filled with a delicious blend of ground chicken, roasted red peppers, portabella mushrooms, and fresh herbs. The combination of zesty lemon, garlic havarti cheese, and fragrant spices makes these little bites irresistible. Easily customizable, they are sure to impress at your next gathering or serve as a family favorite.
24
Servings
N/A
Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1 tablespoon (melted)
Shallots
3 (finely chopped)
Roasted Red Pepper
1 (chopped)
Fresh Ginger
1 teaspoon (finely minced)
Dried Basil
1 teaspoon
Portabella Mushroom
1 medium (finely chopped)
Salt and Pepper
to taste
Ground Chicken
1/2 lb
Fine Dry Breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons
Lemon Zest
1/2
Lemon Juice
1/2
Egg
1 (lightly beaten)
Fresh Parsley
3 tablespoons (chopped)
Phyllo Pastry
8 sheets
Butter
1/4 cup (melted)
Shredded Cheese
1/2-3/4 cup (your choice (e.g. garlic havarti))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots, roasted red pepper, minced ginger, dried basil, and chopped portabella mushroom. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, fine dry breadcrumbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and lightly beaten egg. Mix thoroughly.
4
Add the cooled vegetable mixture to the chicken mixture and stir well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5
Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a small bowl.
6
Prepare mini muffin tins by brushing the melted butter inside each cup to prevent sticking.
7
To form the tart shells, layer 4 sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing each layer with melted butter. Keep the remaining sheets covered with a damp tea towel to prevent drying out.
8
Once layered, cut the phyllo into 12 equal squares. Carefully fit each square into the prepared mini muffin tins to create the tart shells.
9
Fill each tart shell with approximately 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture and top with shredded cheese.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
11
Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and chicken mixture to make 12 more tarts.
12
Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Chicken Phyllo Bites?
Savory Chicken Phyllo Bites are mini tarts made with crispy layers of buttery phyllo pastry filled with a blend of ground chicken, roasted red peppers, portabella mushrooms, and fresh herbs.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 24 savory chicken phyllo bites.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
What vegetables are included in the filling?
The filling includes shallots, roasted red pepper, and portabella mushrooms.
How long should the vegetables be sautéed?
The vegetables should be sautéed in butter for about 5 minutes until they are tender.
What type of chicken is used in this recipe?
This recipe specifically calls for 1/2 pound of ground chicken.
What binds the chicken filling mixture together?
The chicken mixture is bound together using fine dry breadcrumbs and one lightly beaten egg.
Does the recipe use lemon?
Yes, the recipe uses both the zest and the juice from half a lemon to add a zesty flavor.
Which herbs and spices are included?
The recipe uses dried basil, fresh chopped parsley, minced ginger, and salt and pepper to taste.
How much butter is needed in total?
You will need 1 tablespoon of butter for sautéing the vegetables and 1/4 cup of melted butter for the phyllo pastry.
How do you prepare the mini muffin tins?
Prepare the mini muffin tins by brushing the inside of each cup with melted butter to prevent the pastry from sticking.
How many layers of phyllo pastry are used for the tart shells?
The tart shells are formed by layering 4 sheets of phyllo pastry, with each layer brushed with melted butter.
How do you prevent phyllo pastry from drying out?
Keep the remaining phyllo sheets covered with a damp tea towel while you work with the others.
Into how many pieces should the layered phyllo be cut?
Once the 4 sheets are layered, you should cut the phyllo into 12 equal squares.
How much filling goes into each tart shell?
Fill each tart shell with approximately 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture.
What type of cheese is recommended for the topping?
The recipe suggests using a shredded cheese of your choice, such as garlic havarti.
How long do the bites need to bake?
The bites should bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
What are the visual signs that the bites are finished cooking?
They are done when the phyllo pastry is golden brown and the cheese on top is melted and bubbling.
Should the vegetable mixture be cooled before mixing with the chicken?
Yes, remove the sautéed vegetables from the heat and let them cool before adding them to the raw chicken mixture.
Is the chicken cooked before it is placed in the phyllo?
No, the ground chicken is mixed with the other ingredients while raw and then bakes inside the phyllo shells for 30 minutes.
How many tarts are made per batch?
The process is repeated to make 12 tarts at a time, resulting in 24 tarts total.
Should these be served immediately?
It is recommended to let the bites cool slightly before serving.
Is ginger used in this recipe?
Yes, one teaspoon of finely minced fresh ginger is added to the vegetable sauté.
What kind of mushroom is best for this recipe?
One medium portabella mushroom, finely chopped, is used in the filling.
What are the breadcrumbs for?
Fine dry breadcrumbs are used to help bind the ground chicken mixture and provide texture.
How many shallots are required?
The recipe calls for 3 finely chopped shallots.
Can I substitute the cheese?
Yes, while garlic havarti is suggested, you can use any shredded cheese of your choice.
How many total sheets of phyllo pastry are used?
The recipe uses a total of 8 sheets of phyllo pastry (two batches of 4 sheets).
What is the preparation for the egg?
The egg should be lightly beaten before being added to the chicken mixture.
What is the main description of these bites?
They are described as crispy, buttery, and zesty mini tarts that are perfect for lunch, snacks, or gatherings.