Buffalo Chicken Turnover

A Buffalo Chicken Turnover is a savory, handheld pastry filled with shredded chicken tossed in a tangy, spicy Buffalo-style sauce, often combined with cream cheese or blue cheese and baked or fried until golden. It typically uses flaky pie dough or puff pastry as the wrapper, making it a popular appetizer or snack in American cuisine, especially in sports bars and party spreads.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the chicken and fat from the pastry and creamy filling, with a moderate amount of carbs from the dough. A single turnover can range from 300 to 450 calories, providing a good source of protein but also being calorie-dense due to the rich ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	2 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg

Per 1 turnover (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a creative twist on the iconic Buffalo wings, transforming a messy finger food into a portable, mess-free format perfect for game days. Nutritionally, it offers a balance of spicy flavor and creamy texture, though the heat from the Buffalo sauce can boost metabolism temporarily.