
Hong Kong-Style Chicken Pie (港式雞批)
港式雞批, or Hong Kong-Style Chicken Pie, is a delightful fusion dish that blends the flavors of East and West. It consists of a flaky, buttery crust filled with a savory chicken and vegetable mixture, often seasoned with soy sauce and other Asian flavors. This pie is a popular snack in Hong Kong bakeries and can be a great addition to your home cooking repertoire. Here's a recipe to make Hong Kong-Style Chicken Pie at home.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 300 g boneless chicken breast or thigh diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
For the Pie Crust:
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4-5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Prepare the Pie Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the chilled, cubed butter and rub it into the flour using your fingers until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Filling:
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrot until softened.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the frozen peas and the cornstarch slurry. Cook until the filling thickens. Set aside to cool.
Assemble the Pies:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Roll out the pie dough on a floured surface to about 5mm thickness.
- Cut out rounds using a pie mold or a small bowl. Place some filling in the center of each round.
- Cover with another round of dough. Press the edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
- Brush the tops of the pies with beaten egg.
Bake:
- Place the pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve:
- Let the pies cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.