Roasted Chicken Purses

10 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup shredded roasted chicken (or any leftover chicken, light and/or dark meat)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 lemon, zested
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
  • 32 small, square wonton wrappers
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl combine the chicken, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2
    Stir to combine.
  3. 3
    On a dry work surface place 8 wonton wrappers.
  4. 4
    Place a rounded teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each wrapper.
  5. 5
    Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash around the chicken mixture.
  6. 6
    Bring four corners of the wonton square together over the filling to form a purse.
  7. 7
    Press the edges together tightly to form a seal.
  8. 8
    Wipe the board with a towel until dry and continue making batches of 8 with the remaining wonton skins
  9. 9
    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  10. 10
    Add
  11. 11
    the purses and cook until they float to the surface, stirring occasionally, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Drain the ravioli.
  13. 13
    Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet.
  14. 14
    Turn off the heat, add the cooked pyramids and gently toss.
  15. 15
    Transfer the pyramids to 4 serving plates.
  16. 16
    Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  17. 17
    Serve immediately.

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