Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pie

A traditional chicken and mushroom pie with wild mushrooms, Madeira, and homemade rough puff pastry for a sophisticated supper.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.2 kcals 4272.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.8 grams 191.2 grams
Fat 84.6 grams 338.4 grams
Protein 28.9 grams 115.6 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
250
g
Butter
very cold, cut into small cubes
25
g
Butter
for frying filling
200
ml
2
piece
Egg Yolks
lightly beaten, for glazing
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
mounded on a clean work surface
Liquids
125
ml
Water
ice-cold
50
ml
Meat
2
piece
Chicken Breasts
boneless and skinless, cut into 1cm thick slices
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Salt
for pastry
1
clove
Garlic
finely sliced
2
tbsp
1
unit
Sea Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
1
piece
Banana Shallot
finely chopped
150
g
Mixed Mushrooms
chanterelle, girolles and chestnut, chestnuts quartered, rest whole

Steps

  • Combine flour, butter, and salt on a work surface by hand until grainy.
  • Mix in ice water until incorporated, maintaining a marbled effect.
  • Roll into a 2.5cm thick rectangle and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Roll out to a 40x20cm rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Fold the pastry into thirds and rotate 90 degrees.
  • Repeat rolling and folding twice more, resting in fridge between turns.
  • Refrigerate the finished pastry for 30 minutes before use.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  • Fry shallot, garlic, and chicken in butter in an ovenproof pan.
  • Add mushrooms and fry, then add Madeira and flambé carefully.
  • Simmer with stock, tarragon, and cream for five minutes then cool.
  • Cover the filling with pastry, brush with egg, and crimp edges.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.