Chicken and Andouille Pastry Cups with Sweet Barbecue Sauce
- 2 (2.1-ounce) packages mini phyllo shells (30 1 1/2-inch shells), thawed
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
- 4 ounces andouille, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups Sweet Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
- Minced chives, for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the shells on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the shells from the oven.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with the Essence and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add the sausage and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add the onions, salt, and cayenne and cook until the onions are very soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the water, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce, the parsley, and cheese.
- Simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and add the bread crumbs.
- Mix well.
- Let cool.
- Fill the shells with meat mixture.
- Top with the feta cheese.
- Garnish with chives and extra BBQ sauce.
- 1 (14-ounce) bottle ketchup
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onions
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons molasses
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole or other whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula and pulse 2 or 3 times.
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Yield: 2 cups
phyllo shells, vegetable oil, chicken breast, andouille, yellow onions, salt, cayenne, garlic, water, barbecue sauce, parsley, bread crumbs, feta cheese, chives
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/chicken-and-andouille-pastry-cups-with-sweet-barbecue-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)