Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Blender Savoury Chicken Pie (Torta de Liquidificador)
A quick and easy Brazilian blender pie with a savoury, creamy chicken filling. Perfect for a hassle-free lunch or light dinner, this family favourite never fails to impress.
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Ingredients
50g grated Parmesan cheese
2 beef stock cubes
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
500g cooked and shredded chicken with chopped onion
2 cups grated mozzarella
1 tin peas
10 tablespoons plain flour
1 tin sweetcorn
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups milk and 2 whole eggs
2 beef stock cubes
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
500g cooked and shredded chicken with chopped onion
2 cups grated mozzarella
1 tin peas
10 tablespoons plain flour
1 tin sweetcorn
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups milk and 2 whole eggs
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients like chicken, onions, milk, eggs, flour, oil, and cheese are available in any standard Irish supermarket like Dunnes Stores, Tesco, or SuperValu.
Stock cubes are found in the pantry or baking aisle of any local shop.
Sweetcorn and peas in cans are standard items in the tinned vegetable aisle.
If you struggle to find specific Brazilian items, check the 'World Foods' section of larger supermarkets or local Asian/International grocers, though for this recipe, standard supermarket products are perfect.
Stock cubes are found in the pantry or baking aisle of any local shop.
Sweetcorn and peas in cans are standard items in the tinned vegetable aisle.
If you struggle to find specific Brazilian items, check the 'World Foods' section of larger supermarkets or local Asian/International grocers, though for this recipe, standard supermarket products are perfect.
Preparation method
- Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until soft and translucent
- Add the shredded chicken, sweetcorn, peas, and season with salt to your preference. Stir everything well to combine and set aside
- Place the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, plain flour, Parmesan cheese, and stock cubes into your blender
- Blitz all the batter ingredients until you have a smooth, well-combined mixture
- Add the baking powder and fold it in gently using a spoon or spatula
- Grease a medium-sized baking tin or casserole dish with a little oil and dust it lightly with flour
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish
- Spread the chicken filling evenly over the bottom layer of batter
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the top of the pie
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the pie feels firm to the touch
Observations
This classic Brazilian blender pie is a brilliant, no-fuss solution when you want something homemade and deeply satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. The magic happens in your blender, where the batter comes together to create a light, perfectly textured crust, while the shredded chicken filling—spiked with sweetcorn and peas—provides a punch of flavour that everyone loves.
Whether you’re looking for a swift lunch, a light weeknight dinner, or a reliable go-to for a casual gathering, this pie hits the spot every time. The harmony between the fluffy crust and the rich filling makes it a staple, and it’s a genius way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
Whether you’re looking for a swift lunch, a light weeknight dinner, or a reliable go-to for a casual gathering, this pie hits the spot every time. The harmony between the fluffy crust and the rich filling makes it a staple, and it’s a genius way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
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