Chicken Pie (+VIDEO)

5 from 2 votes

Crusty on the outside, meaty, moist, and creamy on the inside. Assuredly, this Nigerian Chicken Pie will bring you warmth and satisfaction!

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Total Time55

Course: Snack

Cuisine: African, Greek

Keyword: african chicken pie, African chicken pie recipe, African meat pie recipe, chicken pie, chicken pie recipe, creamy chicken pie recipe, easy chicken pie, easy chicken pie recipe, homemade chicken pie, homemade chicken pie recipe, how to make African chicken pie, how to make chicken pie, how to make Nigerian chicken pie, Nigerian chicken pie, Nigerian pie, perfectly stuffed chicken pie, perfectly stuffed Nigerian chicken pies, Pie, tasty chicken pie

Servings:

Calories: 189kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

500 g chicken (4 deboned & diced thighs & drumsticks)
1 onion (diced)
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp mixed herbs
½ tsp curry powder
A pinch oregano
A pinch paprika
A pinch turmeric
½ tsp sea salt
1 cube stock cube

For the filling

4 cooked chicken (2 thighs and 2 drumsticks) as shown above
1 onion (diced)
1 garlic clove (diced)
1 carrot (diced)
1 potato (diced)
½ tsp curry powder
1 stock cube (Knorr chicken)
2 tbsp chicken broth (or chicken liquid stock)
1 tbsp plain flour (all-purpose flour)
187.5 ml water

For the pastry

500 g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
A pinch sea salt
1 tsp nutmeg
100 g butter
200 ml chilled water
1 egg for glazing

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the chicken filling

Rinse and finely chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes with a knife.
Season the soft chicken with the onions, garlic, mixed herbs, oregano, curry powder, paprika, turmeric, sea salt, and knorr cubes in a bowl.
Cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cook the marinated chicken in a pot over medium heat until tender.
After 15 minutes, take the chicken out and set the liquid stock aside; it will be needed later.
Chop the chicken into small chunks and set aside.
Sautee the onion, garlic, and chicken chunks in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add the diced carrots and potatoes.
Season it with curry powder, a knorr cube, and chicken liquid stock.
Cover and leave to cook until the carrots and potatoes are tender.
In a small bowl, add water and flour and mix until smooth.
Pour the thickener into the pan.
Leave to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Once you're happy with the flavor, set the mixture aside.

For the chicken pie

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and butter until crumbly.
Gradually add water and stir.
Transfer some of the dough to a flat surface and knead with your hands or a mixer.
Use a rolling pin to spread the dough.
Use a whisk to beat an egg to seal the dough.
Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 minutes.
Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut out the dough in your preferred size and shape.
Remove the excess dough.
Place the filling on the dough and brush the edges with a pastry brush with the egg wash.
Fold it over to close and press the openings using the back of a fork.
Arrange the chicken pies on the greased baking tray.
Brush the whisked egg over the pastries.
Poke the pies with a fork.
bake the pies for 30-35 minutes or until they turn slightly golden.
Let them cool and serve!

Video

Notes

Do not overfill the dough to prevent bursting.
You can air-fry the chicken pies instead of baking them.
Replace ingredients with elements that are more suitable for your diet.
The dough should not be too soft or too hard. Knead until the dough is firm and non-sticky.
Grease the oven tray with butter or oil to prevent the pie from sticking.
You can make use of store-bought pizza dough by cutting it into your desired sizes and shapes. Alternatively, use pita bread, puff pastry, or wraps instead.

Nutrition