Butter chicken pot pie
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Butter chicken pot pie
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This butter chicken pot pie with buttery puff pastry is going to be your new favorite cozy, comforting dinner recipe.
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Ingredients
For the marinated chicken
- 700 g (1½lb) chicken I used boneless chicken thighs but chicken breasts can also be used.
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp garam masala
For the butter chicken
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 400 g (14oz) chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato puree Tomato passata can be used.
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup cream
- salt and black pepper.
- 1 tsp sugar or to taste
For the pie
- 400 g (14oz) puff pastry
- 1 egg beaten
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Instructions
- Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to a large bowl.
- Add the yogurt, a few tablespoons of Garam Masala and a teaspoon of salt.
- Mix well then cover and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes but ideally overnight in the fridge.
- In a large pan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent then add the garlic and remaining spices.
- Cook until fragrant then add the marinated chicken.
- Allow the chicken to sear, stirring regularly, then pour in the tomatoes and chicken stock.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- Pour in the cream and cook for another 5-10 minutes, season to taste and remove from the heat.
- Transfer the butter chicken to a casserole dish then add thawed puff pastry.
- Crimp the edges, cut a few slits into the pastry and brush with beaten egg.
- Place in a preheated oven and allow to bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minute then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
901IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(up to 8 people, depending on side dishes served)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 901IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
30 reviews
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