Brazilian recipe
Creamy blender chicken pie (Torta de liquidificador com frango)
A simple and quick blender pie recipe with a rich chicken filling. Ideal for a light meal or snack, this dish is loved for its comforting flavor.
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Ingredients
2 whole eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil
10 tablespoons all-purpose flour
50g grated Parmesan cheese
2 beef stock cubes
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
500g cooked and shredded chicken
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tin sweetcorn
1 tin peas
Salt to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil
10 tablespoons all-purpose flour
50g grated Parmesan cheese
2 beef stock cubes
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
500g cooked and shredded chicken
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tin sweetcorn
1 tin peas
Salt to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets like Capital Shoppers or Shoprite. Look for tinned vegetables in the pantry aisle, and fresh chicken in the butchery section. As a substitute for beef stock cubes, a vegetable bouillon powder can be used.
Preparation method
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken, sweetcorn, and peas, seasoning with salt to taste; mix well and set the filling aside.
- In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, flour, grated Parmesan, and beef stock cubes.
- Blend all the batter ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Add the baking powder and fold it in gently with a spoon or spatula.
- Grease a medium baking dish or casserole with oil and lightly dust with flour.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the chicken filling evenly over the bottom layer of batter.
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the pie.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and firm.
Observations
This classic blender pie is a practical solution for those seeking a delicious, no-fuss meal. The batter is prepared in a blender to ensure a light and uniform consistency, while the filling—a savory mix of shredded chicken, sweetcorn, and peas—adds a delightful texture to every bite.
Whether you need a speedy lunch, a light dinner, or a snack for the afternoon, this pie is sure to please. The pairing of a soft, fluffy crust with a savory filling makes it a dependable choice for any occasion, and it is a fantastic way to make the most of leftover cooked chicken.
Whether you need a speedy lunch, a light dinner, or a snack for the afternoon, this pie is sure to please. The pairing of a soft, fluffy crust with a savory filling makes it a dependable choice for any occasion, and it is a fantastic way to make the most of leftover cooked chicken.
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