Savory Chicken Pie with Homemade Dough

Ingredients

For the Dough:

300 ml (10 fl oz) water

7 g (0.2 oz) salt

2 eggs

700 g (25 oz) flour

100 g (3.5 oz) melted butter

For the Filling:

800 g (28 oz) chicken meat, preferably boneless and skinless

1 onion, finely chopped

20 g (0.7 oz) mayonnaise

20 g (0.7 oz) ketchup

7 g (0.2 oz) chicken seasoning

3 g (0.1 oz) chili flakes

3 g (0.1 oz) salt

3 g (0.1 oz) black pepper

10 ml (0.3 fl oz)

For the Egg Wash:

1 egg

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, salt, and eggs, and stir until the salt is fully dissolved.

Add flour: Gradually add the flour, stirring continuously until the mixture starts to come together to form a dough.

Incorporate butter: Pour in the melted butter and knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

Rest: Cover the dough with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest while you prepare the filling. This rest period helps relax the gluten, making the dough easier to roll.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

Sauté onions: In a skillet, heat the over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Cook chicken: Add the chicken meat to the skillet, cooking until it is no longer pink and has browned slightly.

Season: Stir in the mayonnaise, ketchup, chicken seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything thoroughly. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Cool filling: Remove the skillet from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly. This prevents the dough from becoming soggy when assembled.

Step 3: Assemble the Pie

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Divide the dough: Split the dough into two portions, with one portion slightly larger than the other.

Roll out the base: Roll out the larger portion on a floured surface until it’s big enough to cover the bottom and sides of your pie dish.

Line the dish: Place the rolled-out dough into your pie dish, pressing gently to ensure it covers the sides.

Add filling: Spread the prepared chicken filling evenly over the dough in the pie dish.

Roll out the top crust: Roll out the second portion of dough and place it on top of the filling. Trim any excess and crimp the edges to seal the pie.

Egg wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg. Brush the egg wash over the top crust to give it a golden, shiny finish during baking.

Step 4: Bake the Pie

Cut slits for steam: Using a sharp knife, make a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.

Bake: Place the pie in the and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling slightly.

Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts (Approximate per Serving)

Calories: 460 kcal

Protein: 26 g

Carbohydrates: 50 g

Fat: 18 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sodium: 420 mg

Enjoy!

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