22/05/2025
How to make home made Chicken Pie
Ingredients
For the Dough:
4 cups all-purpose flour
200g butter or margarine (cold, diced)
1 tsp baking powder
ยฝ tsp salt
Cold water (as needed, about ยฝ cup)
For the Filling:
300g minced or shredded cooked chicken
2 medium Irish potatoes (peeled and diced)
2 medium carrots (peeled and diced
1 small onion (diced)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 seasoning cube
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
ยฝ cup water
Procedure
Prepare the Filling
In a pot, heat the oil and sautรฉ the onions until translucent.
Add the diced carrots and potatoes. Stir for 2 minutes.
Pour in the water, seasoning cube, salt, and pepper. Let it cook until the veggies are tender.
Add the shredded or minced chicken.
Mix 1 tablespoon of flour with a little water, then pour into the mixture to thicken it.
Let it simmer for a few minutes, then turn off the heat and allow to cool.
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add diced butter and rub into the flour until it looks like breadcrumbs.
Gradually add cold water and knead until you have a soft, non-sticky dough.
Cover and let the dough rest for about 10-15 minutes.
Assemble the Chicken Pie
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ยฝ cm thickness.
Cut into rectangles or circles, depending on your preferred pie shape.
Scoop some filling onto one side of the dough.
Fold over and seal the edges using a fork.
Place on a greased or lined baking tray.
Brush the top with egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake
Preheat oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF).
Bake the pies for 30โ35 minutes or until golden brown.