Curried Chicken Turnovers

Name: Curried Chicken Turnovers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken; 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chopped cashews or peanuts; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Pastry for double-crust pie; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Whenever I have leftover chicken, these turnovers are on the menu. The tasty secret is in the curry. —Laverne Kohut, Manning, Alberta

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped cashews or peanuts
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pastry for double-crust pie
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Divide dough into eight portions.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle. Place about 1/4 cup filling on one side. Moisten edges of pastry with water. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal.
Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg. Cut 1/2-in. slits in top of each. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 turnover: 512 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Whenever I have leftover chicken, these turnovers are on the menu. The tasty secret is in the curry. —Laverne Kohut, Manning, Alberta

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