Easy Crispy Chicken Nugget Pockets: Quick 5-Minute Snack Recipe

Name: Easy Crispy Chicken Nugget Pockets: Quick 5-Minute Snack Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 pieces Frozen Chicken Nuggets (Pre-cooked); 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets (Thawed); 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Grated or sliced); 1 large Egg (Beaten for egg wash); 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (For sprinkling)

Learn how to make delicious and crispy chicken nugget pockets in this super quick and easy recipe. Perfect for a snack, lunch, or a party appetizer, these savory pockets are filled with golden chicken nuggets and melted cheese, all wrapped in a flaky crust. A fantastic and simple treat for all ages, ready in minutes!

#Chicken

#Nuggets

#Snack

#Easy Recipe

#Kid-Friendly

#Puff Pastry

#Quick Meal

Assembling the Chicken Nugget Pockets

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

400

Calories

18g

Protein

30g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Pockets with Egg Wash and Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

Frozen Chicken Nuggets
(Pre-cooked)
12 pieces
Puff Pastry Sheets
(Thawed)
2 sheets

Cheddar Cheese
(Grated or sliced)
1 cup
Egg
(Beaten for egg wash)
1 large
Sesame Seeds
(For sprinkling)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Golden Brown Baked Pockets

Instructions

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1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the frozen chicken nuggets on a baking sheet and bake them according to package instructions until crispy.
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the frozen chicken nuggets on a baking sheet and bake them according to package instructions until crispy.
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Baking the nuggets first ensures they stay crispy inside the pastry.
2
While the nuggets are baking, unroll the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares. Place one pre-baked chicken nugget on half of each pastry square and top with a spoonful of grated cheese.
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While the nuggets are baking, unroll the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares. Place one pre-baked chicken nugget on half of each pastry square and top with a spoonful of grated cheese.
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Ensure the nuggets are cool enough to handle before placing them on the pastry.

3
Fold the other half of the pastry square over the nugget and cheese to form a pocket. Press down firmly along the edges to seal, then use a fork to crimp the edges, ensuring a tight seal. Repeat for all pockets.
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Fold the other half of the pastry square over the nugget and cheese to form a pocket. Press down firmly along the edges to seal, then use a fork to crimp the edges, ensuring a tight seal. Repeat for all pockets.
4m
A good seal prevents the cheese from leaking out during baking.
4
Brush the tops of each pocket with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Arrange the pockets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
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Brush the tops of each pocket with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Arrange the pockets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
2m
The egg wash gives the pastry a beautiful golden-brown color and a shiny finish.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup or mustard.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup or mustard.
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These pockets are best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven for crispiness.