BBQ Chicken Pinwheels
BBQ Chicken Pinwheels feature shredded chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce and melted cheese, all wrapped in golden puff pastry for irresistible handheld appetizers.
Course: SnackCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
250
kcal40
minutesIngredients
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 cup shredded cheese
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for baking later on.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, stirring thoroughly until all chicken is evenly coated.
- Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and, using a rolling pin, gently smooth out any creases.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the chicken mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed for maximum flavor.
- Starting from one edge, gently roll the pastry into a log shape, pressing the edges to seal it tightly.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into approx. one-inch pinwheels, aiming for consistency in thickness.
- Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to rise and expand.
- Lightly brush the tops of the pinwheels with olive oil to encourage a golden, crispy finish in the oven.
- Bake the pinwheels for 20-25 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown, then remove and cool slightly.
- Garnish the pinwheels with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a touch of color and added freshness.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
These BBQ Chicken Pinwheels bring smoky-sweet comfort to your Monday Munchies with minimal effort and maximum impact. The flaky puff pastry wraps around tender BBQ chicken and melted cheese, creating perfect spiral bites that look impressive but come together in minutes. They’re ideal for potlucks, game day gatherings, or whenever you need crowd-pleasing finger food that disappears fast.
