Chicken Chorizo Pie Recipe

27g protein · 1 h 40 min · 1016 kcal

Chicken Chorizo Pie Recipe

If you are looking for a spin on the beloved classic that is chicken pie, then you are in the right place. In this article, we will show you everything you need to know about the chicken chorizo pie, the Spanish version of the traditional dish. From tricks and tips for storing and serving, to ingredients substitutions that you can make and the step-by-step recipe, you can find it all here.

1 h 40 min6 servings1016 kcal

Ingredients

  • For the filling
  • 2 onions
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 (300gr) chorizos
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • For the dough
  • 1 cup (125gr) cornstarch
  • 2 cups (250gr) flour
  • 1/3 cup (70 gr) margarine (or butter)
  • 3 cups (700ml) water
  • 3 tablespoons shredded cheese (optional)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Put oil in a pan, cut the chicken...: Put oil in a pan, cut the chicken breasts into cubes or strips, and cook them. You can also cook them in the oven. Set aside to cool down.

  2. 2

    Chop the chorizos and cut them into small...: Chop the chorizos and cut them into small cubes. Cook them in a pan until golden then set aside.

  3. 3

    Chop the onion and bell pepper, and cook...: Chop the onion and bell pepper, and cook them in a saucepan with a dash of oil until the onion gets translucent, for about 7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the broth, seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika....: Add the broth, seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix everything to incorporate. Cook for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the tablespoon of cornstarch and dissolve it,...: Add the tablespoon of cornstarch and dissolve it, then cook for 5 minutes. This will make it thicken.

  6. 6

    Now that it's colder, shred the chicken. Add...: Now that it's colder, shred the chicken. Add it to the saucepan and mix well. Mix in the chorizo and set aside.

  7. 7

    Mix the cup of cornstarch with the ones...: Mix the cup of cornstarch with the ones of flour, then place them on the counter in the shape of a volcano, and in the center put the margarine, grated cheese, salt, and pepper.

  8. 8

    Mix all these ingredients starting with the ones...: Mix all these ingredients starting with the ones in the center and add the water little by little, forming a homogeneous and smooth dough.

  9. 9

    Let rest for half an hour in the...: Let rest for half an hour in the refrigerator.

  10. 10

    Roll out 3/4 parts of the dough and...: Roll out 3/4 parts of the dough and cover with it a 23 cm deep pie tin, greased with margarine and floured.

  11. 11

    Fill with the chicken mixture and cover with...: Fill with the chicken mixture and cover with the rest of the dough. Brush the top with the beaten yolk.

  12. 12

    Cook in the oven at 180°C for 45...: Cook in the oven at 180°C for 45 minutes. It is now ready to serve.

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