Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies
Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies feature a flaky, golden puff pastry wrapped around a creamy coconut curry filling studded with tender chicken and potato. Fragrant lemongrass, warm spices, and a touch of chile create a rich, balanced bite that’s both comforting and exciting. Serve these as a party appetizer, game-day snack, or a light lunch with a crisp salad.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in coriander, turmeric, cumin, and curry powder. Cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add coconut milk, onions, lemon grass, and red pepper; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in potato and continue to cook for 12 minutes, adding more coconut milk if the mixture starts to get too dry. Stir in chicken, then season with salt. Cook and stir until the chicken and potato have taken up most of the liquid, then spread the mixture on a plate to cool.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 3
Unfold puff pastry and cut each sheet into 9 squares. Spoon generous amounts of the filling into the center of each square. Bring all 4 corners of the pastry up and pinch together at the top to make a small pouch. Arrange the pastries on the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 27 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories 315.22 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 13.41 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 27.27 g 10%
- Total Fat 16.58 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.59 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.61 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 225.96 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 5.28 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 1.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.98 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 164.14 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Malaysian Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies is made with 13 ingredients and serves 9. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chili Pepper, Coconut Milk, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 315.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chili Pepper, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Ground Coriander. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies healthy?
- Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry Hand Pies has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 315.22 calories and 13.41 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 225.96 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.59 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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