Chicken, Pistachio And Apricot PâTé Recipe

Name: Chicken, Pistachio And Apricot PâTé
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 onions chopped; 2 shallots chopped; 4 slices white bread crusts removed, ground into breadcrumbs; 2/3 cup milk heated; 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped; 15 slices pancetta; 1 egg beaten; 1/4 cup pistachio nuts chopped; 7 dried apricots chopped; paprika for sprinkling; fresh chervil for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 onions chopped
2 shallots chopped
4 slices white bread crusts removed, ground into breadcrumbs
2/3 cup milk heated
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
15 slices pancetta
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup pistachio nuts chopped
7 dried apricots chopped
paprika for sprinkling
fresh chervil for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Grease a 5-6 cup loaf pan. Melt the butter in a small skillet on medium heat. Add the onions and shallots and saute until softened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2
Place the breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let stand for 3 mins.
3
Puree the chicken and 2 slices of the pancetta in a blender. Place in a bowl and stir in the egg, pistachios, apricots, bread, onions and shallots. Season with salt and black pepper. Line the loaf pan with 10 slices pancetta. Spoon in the chicken mixture and smooth the top. Top with the remaining 3 slices pancetta.
4
Place the loaf pan in a roasting pan. Pour boiling water into the roasting pan to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Remove from the oven. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
5
Unmold the pate from the loaf pan and slice. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with chervil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 onions chopped, 2 shallots chopped, 4 slices white bread crusts removed, ground into breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Pistachio And Apricot PâTé falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken, Pistachio And Apricot PâTé

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