CURRIED CHICKEN MATCHSTICKS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 45 to 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken breast, all skin and bones removed, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup dry white wine
Several herb sprigs: tarragon, thyme, bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped chives
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound puff pastry sheets, unbaked

Steps:

  • In a pot over medium heat, place chicken and wine. Bring to slow boil and skim. Add herbs and salt, and continue cooking for 12 minutes. Add curry and cook 3 minutes more. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Discard herb sprigs.
  • Place solids from chicken mixture in food processor. Pulse while adding 1/2 remaining liquid. Continue to pulse until a fine paste forms. Refrigerate to chill completely. Add mayonnaise and chives, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay out sheets of pastry. Spread with curried chicken paste. Wet the edge of the pastry with water, cover with second sheet of pastry and seal edges. With a very sharp knife, cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch pieces. Lay on cookie sheet and freeze until needed.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush frozen matchsticks with simple egg wash of 1 egg beaten with 3 tablespoons of water. Bake matchsticks for 15 to 18 minutes. Serve hot.

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