Cheesy Chicken Tikka Patties | Chicken Puffs Recipe
These Pakistani style chicken patties or chicken puffs recipe with a cheesy twist is a must try snack recipe that pairs perfectly with your afternoon tea. These scrumptious tikka patties are so easy to make with 15 minutes prep tops.

These cheesy chicken tikka patties are unbelievably crisp and packed with so much flavour. I love these patties because they are always delicious and can be stored in freezer for months easily! It is one such succulent and super crispy snack option that can be made in no time and is best enjoyed with ketchup or chutney and will be appreciated by everyone.
In this recipe the chicken mince is first cooked, seasoned with tikka masala and then stuffed along with cheese in puff pastry sheets, then sprinkled with sesame seeds and finally baked till golden brown. These patties are best served with ketchup, but you can serve them with any sauce of choice. They are elegant to serve and are perfect as a teatime snack.
Give this simple recipe a try, once you see how quick and easy these patties are to make, you’ll make them yourself. You cannot go wrong with puff pastry. Try out these patties to impress your family and share your experience with me. I hope it is of help to you.
Caution: These crispy and flaky patties are highly addictive.
Can I freeze these chicken puffs?
- Yes! The good news is that they freeze well. It’s great to bake a larger batch of these patties and cool completely. Then arrange on a large tray and freeze them for few hours. Remove them from the tray and place in an airtight container. Store in a freezer for up to 3 months. Just thaw them on room temperature and then reheat (according to the reheating instructions below) whenever you want to consume them.
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- Finish the patties till assembling step, then arrange on a large tray and freeze for few hours. Remove from the tray and place them in an airtight container. Thaw them on room temperature and then bake just before you are ready to eat.
How to reheat these chicken puffs or patties?
These patties are best reheated in the oven or an Airfryer (on 160 °C for 7 to 8 minutes). If you reheat them in the microwave, they will lose their crunch and become soggy.
Tips and Tricks:
- Temperature and cooking time may vary depending on oven so adjust accordingly.
- The filling can be made ahead of time.
- Used leftovers of the mince chicken to make sandwich or quick bread pizza.
- You can use minced beef or mutton instead of chicken.
- Use a sharp knife or cutter to cut the puff pastry sheets.
- You can even make these patties in advance, refrigerate them and then bake whenever you want to eat them.
- You can replace butter cheese slices with any type of cheese you want. I had butter cheese on hand so used that.
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