These chicken mummies are perfect for a Halloween party or a spooky dinner. The chicken is wrapped in puff pastry strips to look like mummies and baked until golden and crispy. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a fun and tasty appetizer that will delight both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: mustard or barbecue sauce for dipping
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into thin strips.
- Wrap each chicken strip in a puff pastry strip, leaving some space for the 'bandages'.
- Place the wrapped chicken mummies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the mummies with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
- Serve the chicken mummies with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This recipe is a fun twist on classic chicken tenders.
You can get creative with the 'bandages' by crisscrossing the pastry strips for a more mummy-like look.