Chicken with Asparagus and New Potato Pie

A seasonal chicken pie featuring fresh asparagus, new potatoes, and orange zest in a creamy white wine sauce under pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605 kcals 4840 kcals
Carbohydrates 33.1 grams 264.8 grams
Fat 41.5 grams 332 grams
Protein 24.8 grams 198.5 grams
Cook Time
80 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range, lightly beaten
30
g
150
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Plain Flour
for dusting board
2.5
tbsp
Liquids
Meat
700
g
Chicken
boneless, cut into 3-4cm chunks
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
300
g
New Potatoes
peeled and cut into 1.5cm chunks
300
g
Asparagus
trimmed and cut into 4cm lengths

Steps

  • Fry onion and garlic in butter until tender without browning.
  • Add potatoes, orange zest, and wine, boiling until the liquid reduces.
  • Stir in flour for a few seconds.
  • Gradually add chicken stock to create a sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the chicken chunks.
  • Simmer covered for 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Add cream and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Boil asparagus in salted water until tender.
  • Drain the asparagus.
  • Mix asparagus into the chicken filling.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Transfer to a 1.5 litre pie dish and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Roll pastry thinly on a floured surface.
  • Cut 1cm wide strips of pastry.
  • Brush dish edges with beaten egg.
  • Affix pastry strips around the rim without overlapping.
  • Egg wash the strips and place the pastry lid over the top.
  • Trim excess pastry and press edges to seal.
  • Decorate with pastry trimmings using egg as glue.
  • Cut a steam vent in the center.
  • Chill for 30 minutes, egg wash, and bake.
  • Reduce heat to 190°C after 15 minutes and bake for 25 more minutes.
  • Serve the pie hot.