Botswanan Chicken Pie (Botswana) Recipe

Name: Botswanan Chicken Pie (Botswana)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the filling; 1/4 cup butter; 3 1/2 ounces onions, sliced thinly; 1 apple, peeled and diced; 1 lb cooked chicken, chopped; 2 teaspoons hot chili powder; 1/2 cup currants; 2 tomatoes, diced; salt, to taste; 1 egg yolk whisked in 1 tbsp water; For the dough; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 pinch baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 2 egg whites; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

For the filling
1/4 cup butter
3 1/2 ounces onions, sliced thinly
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 lb cooked chicken, chopped
2 teaspoons hot chili powder
1/2 cup currants
2 tomatoes, diced
salt, to taste
1 egg yolk whisked in 1 tbsp water
For the dough
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 egg whites
1 egg yolk
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/4 cup cold water

1
Fry the onions in the butter until translucent, then add the apple, chicken, currants and chili powder.
2
Cook for about a minute, then add the tomatoes and salt to taste. Keep cooking for another five minutes or so (the finished mixture should be pretty dry).
3
Meanwhile, make the dough. Sift the flour and baking soda together, then add the butter, working it with your fingers until you get a texture like fine breadcrumbs.
4
Now whisk the egg whites together with one egg yolk and add it to the dough. Add the water in small amounts until you get the right consistency for a pastry dough. Cut out circles about 6 inches wide or so.
5
Drop enough filling on each dough piece to cover about half the circle, with enough room left over to pinch the edges together.
6
Fold over to a half-moon shape. Repeat until you either run out of dough or filling. Prick each pie to vent.
7
Mix the remaining egg yolk with 1 tbsp of water and brush the surface of each pie.
8
Transfer to a well-oiled baking sheet (they stick, so make sure to use plenty of grease) and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pies turn a nice golden brown color.

1307

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the filling, 1/4 cup butter, 3 1/2 ounces onions, sliced thinly, 1 apple, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Botswanan Chicken Pie (Botswana) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Botswanan Chicken Pie (Botswana)

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