A savory pie filled with marinated and shredded chicken, vegetables, and spices, encased in a buttery dough.

Prep Time
1hr 0min
Cook Time
1hr 30min
Total Time
2hr 30min
Nigerian homemade Chicken Pie recipe

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 piece)

Dough

  • 1000g
    flour
  • 500g
    butter
  • 1pinch
    salt
  • 1tsp
    baking powder
  • 1tsp
    granulated sugar

Chicken Marinate and Boil

  • 1500g
    chicken breast
  • 2piece
    small onion
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 2tsp
    chicken seasoning
  • 2cups
    water

Filling

  • 4tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2cup
    onion, cubed
  • 1tsp
    ginger
  • 1/2tsp
    garlic
  • 1piece
    small onion
  • 1cup
    shredded carrot
  • 2cups
    shredded cabbage
  • 3tbsp
    corn flour
  • 1cup
    water
  • 1cup
    chicken broth
  • 1tsp
    chili pepper
  • 1tsp
    onion spice
  • 2
    stems spring onion
  • 1pinch
    salt
  • 1pinch
    pepper

How to make Nigerian homemade Chicken Pie

Dough Preparation

  1. Mix flour, butter, salt, baking powder, and granulated sugar together until a dough forms.

  2. Knead the dough and let it rest.

Chicken Marinate and Boil

  1. Marinate the chicken breast with salt and chicken seasoning.

  2. Boil the marinated chicken with onions and water for about 1 hour.

  3. Allow the chicken to cool and then shred it.

Filling Preparation

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan.

  2. Stir-fry the cubed onions, ginger, and garlic.

  3. Add the shredded chicken and cook for a few minutes.

  4. Add the small onion, shredded carrot, shredded cabbage, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

  5. Mix corn flour with water and add to the pan.

  6. Pour in the chicken broth and cook until the mixture thickens.

  7. Add chili pepper, onion spice, and spring onion. Stir well.

Assembly and Baking

  1. Roll out the dough and cut it into rectangular shapes.

  2. Place the filling in the center of each rectangle.

  3. Cover with another piece of dough, seal the edges, and bake until golden brown.

  4. Before baking ensure you use toothpick to make tiny holes on each pastry to ensure unique look and proper baking

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the dough is well-kneaded and rested for a flaky crust.

  2. Allow the filling to cool slightly before placing it in the dough to prevent sogginess.

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