https://arshadhs.github.io/tags/traditional/Recent content in Traditional on Arshad SiddiquiHugoen-usTue, 05 May 2020 11:51:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/chicken/chickenpie/Tue, 05 May 2020 11:51:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/chicken/chickenpie/<p>Thanks to Saqib for his traditional twist to this delicious Chicken Pie recipe.</p> <hr> <h2 id="ingredients"> Ingredients <a class="anchor" href="#ingredients">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li>Chicken (boneless, chopped) – 500 gram</li> <li>Olive oil – 1½ tbsp</li> <li>Red onion (chopped) – 1</li> <li>Garlic clove (crushed) – 1</li> <li>Plain flour – 2 tbsp</li> <li>Chicken-style stock cubes – 2</li> <li>Frozen mixed vegetables (Mediterranean) – 2 cups</li> <li>Thickened cream – ¼ cup</li> <li>Hot sauce – a few drops</li> <li>Black pepper – optional</li> <li>Coriander leaves (chopped) – 2 tbsp (optional)</li> <li>Shortcrust pastry, partially thawed – 2 sheets</li> <li>Egg (lightly beaten) – 1</li> <li>Puff pastry, partially thawed – 1 sheet</li> <li>Sesame seeds – 2 tbsp</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="method"> Method <a class="anchor" href="#method">#</a> </h2> <ol> <li>Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.</li> <li>Cook the chicken until browned, then set aside.</li> <li>Add ½ tbsp oil to the pan.</li> <li>Add chopped onion and garlic; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.</li> <li>Return chicken to the pan.</li> <li>Stir in the flour and cook for a minute.</li> <li>Add stock cubes and 1 cup cold water.</li> <li>Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.</li> <li>Add mixed vegetables and thickened cream.</li> <li>Add a few drops of hot sauce and black pepper to taste.</li> <li>Stir and cook for 3 minutes.</li> <li>Add chopped coriander leaves if using.</li> <li>Preheat the oven to 190°C.</li> <li>Line a pie tin with shortcrust pastry. Layer parchment paper and dried baking beans on top.</li> <li>Bake for a few minutes, then remove the beans and parchment paper.</li> <li>Add the filling to the pastry-lined tin.</li> <li>Brush the edges with beaten egg.</li> <li>Cover with puff pastry, pressing edges to seal.</li> <li>Brush the top with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.</li> <li>Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden and crisp.</li> </ol> <hr> <p>Enjoy your warm, comforting Chicken Pie with that special traditional touch from Saqib!</p>