Chicken Turnovers - 2 Delicious Ways (Puff Pastry & Homemade Kourou Dough)

These chicken turnovers are perfect served as an appetizer or alongside soup or salad. Follow my easy recipe and make extra since they freeze beautifully! In this recipe, you get 2 options: puff pastry or the homemade kourou dough. Kourou dough is a greek pastry that is made with basic ingredients such as yogurt, olive oil, flour, and some salt. Simple & delicious.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb/490g) package puff pastry
• • 4 cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 cup olive oil
• • 1 cup Greek Yogurt (strained yogurt) or sour cream
• • 1 egg
• • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• • 1/2 teaspoon salt
• • 2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs
• • 1 large onion, finely chopped
• • 1/4 cup olive oil, or more
• • Salt and black pepper, to taste
• • 3 garlic cloves, grated
• • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• • 1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes, pureed
• • 1/2 -1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• • Optional: crumbled feta cheese, frozen peas, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese
• For the egg wash: 3-4 egg yolks with 1/4 cup milk whisked together until smooth

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the chicken into small (1-2 inch) pieces.
2. 2Cook the onions with the olive oil over...: Cook the onions with the olive oil over medium heat until soft and golden. About 10 minutes. A 12-inch cast-iron skillet works great for this. Add the garlic and warm through 20 seconds.
3. 3Add the chicken pieces and season with salt...: Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes or until golden. Add the Worcestershire sauce and mix.
4. 4Add the tomato puree with a little sugar,...: Add the tomato puree with a little sugar, if desired. Mix well and cook over medium heat until the sauce has reduced and thickened. About 10-15 minutes.
5. 5Add the parsley or oregano and mix together....: Add the parsley or oregano and mix together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Break up the chicken to even smaller pieces with a spatula and set aside to cool completely.
6. 6Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a...: Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl and whisk together.
7. 7Combine the olive oil, yogurt, egg, and lemon...: Combine the olive oil, yogurt, egg, and lemon juice together in a large bowl and whisk together until smooth. The mixture will look curdled but, that’s ok!!
8. 8Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet...: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine. Once the mixture becomes too thick to use the whisk, switch to your hands and knead it until the dough comes together.
9. 9Cover with plastic or with a kitchen towel...: Cover with plastic or with a kitchen towel and set aside at room temperature to rest for 30 minutes.
10. 10The puff pastry can be thawed in the...: The puff pastry can be thawed in the refrigerator overnight. It is much easier to work with when it is still cold but not frozen.
11. 11Lightly flour your work surface and roll out...: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out each sheet of puff pastry about 1 inch larger on all sides.
12. 12Cut each sheet into 9 pieces.
13. 13Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
14. 14Place a teaspoon full of the filling onto...: Place a teaspoon full of the filling onto each piece of puff pastry.
15. 15Lightly brush the edges with water and fold...: Lightly brush the edges with water and fold over to cover the filling.
16. 16Press the 3 sides down with the tines...: Press the 3 sides down with the tines of a fork to seal and to create a decorative pattern. Place onto the prepared baking trays.
17. 17Brush the tops with egg wash and chill...: Brush the tops with egg wash and chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 15-20 minutes.
18. 18Preheat the oven to 350 °F, 180 °F.
19. 19Lightly grease your work surface with olive oil....: Lightly grease your work surface with olive oil. This will help the pastry roll out very easily.
20. 20Cut the dough into two equal portions. Cut...: Cut the dough into two equal portions. Cut each portion into 8 pieces.
21. 21Roll each portion out into a ball.
22. 22Gently roll out each ball into a 5-inch...: Gently roll out each ball into a 5-inch round circle. You can do this using your fingertips to press the dough gently out into a circle. Use a rolling pin if you prefer doing it that way but do not add any flour to the dough otherwise, it will become dry and tough.
23. 23Place a tablespoon full of the filling onto...: Place a tablespoon full of the filling onto the rolled-out circles.
24. 24Add some crumbled feta or your favorite cheese,...: Add some crumbled feta or your favorite cheese, if desired.
25. 25Fold over to cover the filling.
26. 26Gently press the edges together to seal.
27. 27Place the pies onto the prepared baking pan....: Place the pies onto the prepared baking pan. 8 on each tray.
28. 28Use a fork to press down the edges...: Use a fork to press down the edges to create a decorative design.
29. 29Brush the tops of the pies with the...: Brush the tops of the pies with the egg wash.
30. 30Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden.
31. 31Halfway through baking, rotate the trays. Place the...: Halfway through baking, rotate the trays. Place the bottom tray on the top rack and the top tray on the bottom for even baking.Serve warm. Enjoy!