Honey Aleppo Chicken Puff Pastry Braid

Name: Honey Aleppo Chicken Puff Pastry Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup honey aleppo sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 2 tbsp honey aleppo sauce (optional, for extra sauciness); 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

This Honey Aleppo Chicken Puff Pastry Braid combines shredded chicken with creamy honey aleppo sauce and Parmesan in a braided puff pastry, finished with a garlic butter and fresh parsley glaze for a sweet and savory dish that works as an elegant appetizer or satisfying main.

🌍American 🏷️Puff pastry 🏷️Chicken braid 🏷️Honey aleppo 🏷️Appetizer Savory pastry

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Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup honey aleppo sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 tbsp honey aleppo sauce (optional, for extra sauciness)optional
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of honey aleppo sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
2
Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and mix to incorporate.
3
For extra flavor, add more honey aleppo sauce as desired and mix again.
4
Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a piece of parchment paper.
5
Spread the chicken mixture evenly down the center third of the pastry.
6
Using a knife, cut 1-inch wide diagonal strips down both sides of the pastry, from the filling to the outer edge.
7
Fold the top and bottom ends of the pastry over the filling to seal it in.
8
Create a braid by folding the strips alternately over the filling, from top to bottom, until the entire loaf is enclosed.
9
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. Season with a pinch of black pepper and stir.
10
Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the top of the braided pastry.
11
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
12
Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Keep puff pastry cold until the moment you braid it to maximize rise and flakiness during baking.
Drain any excess moisture from cooked shredded chicken before mixing with cream cheese to prevent a soggy filling.
Brush the braid generously with the garlic butter mixture just before baking for a golden, flavorful crust.
Score the braid lightly with a sharp knife in a crosshatch pattern before baking for better visual presentation and even cooking.

Substitutions

Cream cheese → ricotta (creates a lighter, slightly grainy texture)
Parmesan cheese → Gruyère (adds deeper, nuttier flavor)
Fresh parsley → fresh dill or chives (for different herbal notes)
Puff pastry sheet → phyllo dough, brushed with butter between layers (creates a crisper, more delicate texture)