Brazilian recipe
Homemade Whole Wheat Chicken Pie
A delicious homemade whole wheat chicken pie with a crispy crust and creamy filling. A healthy and flavorful option for your main meals or side dishes.
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Ingredients
1 kg (about 2.2 lbs) cooked and shredded chicken breast
300 g (about 10.6 oz) fresh ricotta cheese
Milk (to bind the filling)
Chopped parsley, to taste
Chopped chives, to taste
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat bran
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
100 g (about 3.5 oz) margarine
Soybean oil (to bind the dough)
Egg yolk (for brushing)
300 g (about 10.6 oz) fresh ricotta cheese
Milk (to bind the filling)
Chopped parsley, to taste
Chopped chives, to taste
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat bran
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
100 g (about 3.5 oz) margarine
Soybean oil (to bind the dough)
Egg yolk (for brushing)
Where to find ingredients
Chicken breast can be found in the meat section of any supermarket. Ricotta cheese is available in the dairy aisle. Cornstarch, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat bran, salt, baking powder, margarine, soybean oil, and eggs are common pantry staples found in most grocery stores. Look for parsley and chives in the produce section. Egg yolk is part of the egg, found in the dairy aisle.
Preparation method
- Prepare the chicken breast by cooking and shredding it
- In a bowl, prepare the filling: mash or process the ricotta. Add about 1/2 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (or all-purpose flour), and salt to taste, mixing well to bind. Stir in the chopped parsley, chives, and any other preferred seasonings
- Let the filling cool
- In another large bowl, combine all the dry dough ingredients: cornstarch, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat bran, salt, and baking powder
- Add the egg and margarine to the dry ingredients and start working the mixture with your hands, as if making a crumble
- Gradually add soybean oil, just enough to bind the dough and for it to start coming away from your hands without sticking
- To assemble the pie, prepare the top crust: place a portion of the dough in a plastic bag and roll it out into a rectangular shape, large enough to cover your baking dish
- In a baking dish approximately 12 inches in diameter, line the bottom and sides with the remaining dough, which should be rolled out thinner
- Fill the pie dish with the cooled chicken filling
- Cover the filling with the top crust you prepared in the plastic bag
- Brush the surface of the dough with egg yolk
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown
- Serve the pie hot, with brown rice and watercress salad
Observations
This whole wheat chicken pie is a healthier twist on the classic Brazilian recipe, offering a nutritious alternative without sacrificing flavor.
This dish combines a crispy whole wheat crust with a savory chicken and ricotta filling, making it an excellent choice for those seeking balanced, practical, and comforting meals. It's ideal for lunches, dinners, or even for packing in lunchboxes.
This dish combines a crispy whole wheat crust with a savory chicken and ricotta filling, making it an excellent choice for those seeking balanced, practical, and comforting meals. It's ideal for lunches, dinners, or even for packing in lunchboxes.
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