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Tom Kerridge’s Roast Chicken & Leek Pie

Tom Kerridge’s Roast Chicken & Leek Pie for Cozy Nights

Enjoy Tom Kerridge’s Roast Chicken & Leek Pie, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and sweet leeks beneath a flaky crust, perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 20 g Butter For sautéing.
  • 150 g Smoked Bacon Lardons Provides depth and smokiness.
  • 2 Leeks Choose firm, vibrant leeks.
  • 100 ml Dry White Wine Enhances flavor.
  • 50 g Plain Flour To thicken the filling.
  • 250 ml Whole Milk Adds creaminess.
  • 250 ml Chicken Stock For savory depth.
  • 2 tbsp Double Cream For richness.
  • 1.5 tbsp Wholegrain Mustard For tanginess.
  • 500 g Boneless Cooked Roast Chicken Main protein.
  • 100 g Frozen Peas For sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Flat-leaf Parsley, finely chopped For freshness.
For the Pastry
  • 320 g Ready-rolled All-butter Puff Pastry Convenient crust.
  • 1 Egg, lightly beaten For glazing.
For Seasoning
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Medium frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Pie dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 20g of butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the smoked bacon lardons and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add chopped leeks and sauté for another 5 minutes until soft. Pour in wine and reduce slightly, then remove from heat to cool.
  2. In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 30g of butter over low heat. Whisk in 50g of plain flour to create a roux. Gradually add 250ml of milk and 250ml of chicken stock while whisking, stirring for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. Off heat, fold in 2 tablespoons of double cream and 1.5 tablespoons of mustard into the roux. Incorporate cooled chicken and leeks, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in 100g peas and 2 tablespoons parsley.
  4. Preheat oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C/Gas 6). Spoon filling into a pie dish, spread evenly. Roll out pastry to cover the dish, brush edges with beaten egg, and press to seal. Cut a steam hole in the center.
  5. Chill pie in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Bake for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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