Chicken Pie, Traditional South African Style

Chicken pie is a popular dish in South Africa and is often enjoyed as a comfort food during family gatherings and special occasions.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chicken Pie, Traditional South African Style

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: South African Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Chicken
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 piece Carrot
• 1 cup Peas
• 1 cup Flour
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Chicken Stock
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 sheet Puff Pastry

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
5. In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, and peas. Cook until softened.
6. Add the flour and stir to coat the vegetables.
7. Gradually add the chicken stock and milk, stirring constantly.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
9. Season with salt and black pepper.
10. Return the chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
11. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
12. Cover with puff pastry and seal the edges.
13. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
14. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.