This creamy chicken stew with flaky pie crust is perfect to prepare during special occasions! Make sure to watch the video to learn how to make this special dish!
INGREDIENTS:
Set A:
- ¾ kilogram chicken fillets (skin off) diced, or 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces (bone-in)
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons calamansi juice
Set B:
- ¼ cup canola oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pieces onions, minced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (you can use dried or fresh herbs of choice)
- 1/2 cup smoked bacon or ham or sausages
- ½ cup flour
- 1 1/2 cup chicken stock or mushroom brine or white wine
Set C:
- 1 cup diced potato
- 1 can sliced button mushrooms, drained and keep brine for later use
- ½ cup pitted green olives (optional)
- 1 piece red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 pack all-purpose cream (250 ml)
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
For the Chicken Pastel Crust:
This recipe is just enough to cover the top of the pie.
INGREDIENTS:
Set A:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted twice and chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Set B:
- ½ cup chilled unsalted butter, diced
- 8 tablespoons ice-cold water
Set C (Egg wash):
- Yolk of 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons fresh milk
- Dash of salt
- Flour, to dust the board
- Parsley, as topping
13 x 9 x 3 baking dish
