Southern Chicken Pie
A sophisticated chicken pie featuring a flaky, butter-rich pâte brisée crust, a creamy sauce infused with truffle oil, and a medley of wild mushrooms.
1.5 lbs
Organic free-range chicken thighs
1 tsp
Sea salt
1/2 tsp
Freshly ground black pepper
8 oz
Mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, cremini)
1 tbsp
Olive oil
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A sophisticated chicken pie featuring a flaky, butter-rich pâte brisée crust, a creamy sauce infused with truffle oil, and a medley of wild mushrooms.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season Chicken with sea salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken in a Dutch oven until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms in Olive oil until browned and softened. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Shallots, Carrots, and Celery in the Dutch oven until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- To make the Sauce, melt Butter in the Dutch oven. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in Chicken stock until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Heavy cream, Dry sherry, and Thyme.
- Add shredded Chicken and Mushrooms to the Sauce. Mix well.
- To make the Crust, combine Flour and Salt in a bowl. Cut in Butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add Ice water, mixing until dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and line a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in Chicken mixture.
- Top with a second crust, crimp edges, and cut vents.
- Brush with Egg wash.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown. Drizzle with Truffle oil before serving.
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1.5 lbs
680 g
Organic free-range chicken thighs
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Sea salt
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Freshly ground black pepper
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8 oz
225 g
Mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, cremini)
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Olive oil
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Finely diced shallots
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Diced carrots
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Diced celery
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4 tbsp
60 mL
Unsalted European-style butter
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1/4 cup
30 g
All-purpose flour
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4 cups
960 mL
Homemade chicken stock
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1 cup
240 mL
Heavy cream
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Dry sherry
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1 tsp
5 mL
Fresh thyme leaves
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Truffle oil
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2 1/2 cups
315 g
All-purpose flour
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1 tsp
5 mL
Sea salt
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1 cup
225 g
Very cold unsalted butter, cubed
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Ice water
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1 egg
50 g
Egg wash
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- 9-inch pie dish
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season Chicken with sea salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken in a Dutch oven until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms in Olive oil until browned and softened. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Shallots, Carrots, and Celery in the Dutch oven until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- To make the Sauce, melt Butter in the Dutch oven. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in Chicken stock until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Heavy cream, Dry sherry, and Thyme.
- Add shredded Chicken and Mushrooms to the Sauce. Mix well.
- To make the Crust, combine Flour and Salt in a bowl. Cut in Butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add Ice water, mixing until dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and line a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in Chicken mixture.
- Top with a second crust, crimp edges, and cut vents.
- Brush with Egg wash.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown. Drizzle with Truffle oil before serving.
Nutrition per serving
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