Cheesy Chicken Crescents (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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225ml warm water
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10g quick-acting yeast
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500g plain flour
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8g table salt
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15g honey or syrup
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75g unflavored yogurt
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35ml mild sunflower oil
→ Filling
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Freshly shredded cheese, 50g
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40g butter, at room temperature
→ Chicken Mixture
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3g onion powder
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25ml extra virgin olive oil
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2g coriander powder
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3g bell pepper powder
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700g diced chicken thighs
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5g regular salt
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2g cumin powder
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3g garlic powder
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3g cayenne spice
→ Sauce & Garnish
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1 egg, whisked for brushing
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100g spicy mayo sauce
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20g syrupy soy sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
Throw together flour, salt, yeast, yogurt, honey, sunflower oil, and warm water in a large bowl. Blend it all up well and knead for around 10-12 minutes until the dough feels soft and elastic. Cover and let it sit somewhere cozy for an hour so it doubles in size.
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Knock the air out of the risen dough gently. Divide it into two and roll each chunk into a big circle (32cm or 12.5 inches in diameter).
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Spread softened butter over one dough circle. Toss the shredded cheese evenly on top. Lay the second circle of dough over it and press the sides together to seal tight.
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Cut the stacked dough into 12 triangles using a pizza cutter. Roll each one up from the wider end to the narrow tip, shaping them into crescents.
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Line a baking tray with parchment. Arrange the crescent rolls on it and paint them with egg wash. Let them puff up for about 30 minutes until they're visibly bigger.
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Set your oven to 200°C (390°F). Bake the crescents for 10-15 minutes, watching for that perfect golden color. Take them out to cool once done.
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Using a pan, heat up the olive oil on medium. Toss in the chicken pieces alongside all the spices (salt, cayenne, coriander, garlic, onion, bell pepper, and cumin). Stir and cook for 6-7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through.
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Combine the spicy mayo with the sweet soy sauce in a small bowl. Add your cooked chicken to it and toss everything until evenly covered.
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After the crescents cool down, cut them open and pack with the chicken filling. For an extra touch, pop in some fresh veggies or drizzle more sauce before serving.
# Notes:
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These flaky crescents with a cheesy twist pair so well with the spicy chicken inside! They’re perfect as a quick snack, a meal, or something to wow guests.
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Give the dough enough time to rest and grow; the flavor payoff will be worth it!
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Tweak the spice mix or filling to suit your own taste.