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A tray of baked pastry shells filled with minced chicken and topped with a drizzle of a dark dressing surrounded by fruits and nuts.
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Baked Open-Faced Chicken Samosas (So EASY!)

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 24 samosas
Enjoy a classic Indian snack - with minimal effort - by making homemade chicken samosas. This open-faced variation is incredibly easy and hassle-free since it requires no folding or deep frying. Perfectly seasoned with traditional spices, succulent minced chicken is encased in crispy baked samosa shells and topped off with a delightful drizzle of tangy tamarind chutney.

Ingredients
 

Pastry samosa shells

  • 30 sheets spring roll pastry, ready-made, square-shaped, 6 inches by 6 inches
  • 5 tbsp oil, 0.5-second spray per sheet, olive or avocado oil

Minced chicken samosa filling

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 bay leaves, large
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 green chillies, finely chopped, with seeds
  • 454 g chicken, lean, minced
  • tbsp coriander powder, from crushed seeds
  • tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp salt, sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper, coarse
  • 1 onion, white, small, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, washed, leaves, finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 cupcake tray small

Instructions
 

Pastry samosa shells

  • Preheat the oven at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Delicately part and remove 5 sheets of pastry, then wrap the remaining stack in a lightly moistened kitchen cloth to prevent it from drying up.
  • Take one sheet and gently spritz it with a short burst (half-second spray) of olive or avocado oil. Spread the oil around with your hand before placing a second pastry sheet on top. Repeat this step for four more sheets, applying an even layer of oil between each pastry sheet. Don't forget to spray some more oil onto the final layer too!
  • Cut the pastry stack into four equal squares. Take each 5-layer stack and arrange each layer in different orientations to create a flower-like shape. Swiftly place it in a small cupcake tray, gently pressing it down to create a cup form. To make 24 samosa shells with 30 spring roll pastry sheets, repeat this process five times.
  • Send to bake for 13-15 minutes (middle-top shelf) or until golden and crispy. While the samosa shells bake, move on to making the chicken mince.

Minced chicken samosa filling

  • In a hot cast-iron pot, fry bay leaves and garlic in olive oil until golden.
  • Add chopped chillies and continue to fry for a few seconds.
  • Incorporate chicken into the mix, then season with spices and salt. As you cook the chicken on medium heat for 5 minutes, use a wooden spoon to break the chicken into small pieces.
  • Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until fully softened.
  • To finish, garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Finally, divide the minced chicken equally among the 24 baked samosa shells.

Notes

Tips for the beginner cook

  • Work swiftly while prepping the samosa shells, so they don't dry out or become too brittle.
  • The more you vary the orientation of your pastry sheets, the crispier and crunchier each shell will be.
  • Keep an eye on your samosa shells while they are baking, and consider rotating the cupcake pan to ensure an even golden-brown finish.

Food safe storage

  • For maximum crispiness and flavour, I recommend storing samosa shells in a sealed container for up to 3-4 days.
  • As for the chicken mince filling, it can be stored safely in an airtight container -refrigerated for up to three days. When you're ready to enjoy your delicious open-faced samosas, simply warm the chicken filling and fill your pre-made shells!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 239kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 22g (34%)Saturated Fat: 6g (30%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 16mg (5%)Sodium: 154mg (6%)Potassium: 32mg (1%)Fiber: 0.5g (2%)Sugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 7mg (1%)Iron: 0.2mg (1%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: Indian, pakistani
Course: Appetizer, Snack
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