Quick Chicken Pie
Description
The baking is simple and quick. I think many modern homemakers don't have enough time to cook, yet they still want to treat their loved ones to delicious homemade food. In this recipe, I'll share with you a secret of making a kurnik—a surprisingly tasty, aromatic, and juicy pie, by the way, a traditional Russian dish—on short notice. Normally, preparing it takes several hours; just think of the dough alone. But we'll make it easier, creating a wonderful family treat with minimal time and effort. So, if you truly want to prepare something really delicious for your family, this easy, quick kurnik recipe is a perfect dinner idea. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we need to thaw the dough, so we take out two sheets from the packaging and place them on a flat surface.
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Step 2
While the dough is defrosting, let's prepare the filling. To do this, finely chop the chicken fillet, peel and mince the onion and potato, then place everything in a bowl.
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Step 3
Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the meat and vegetables, pour in a couple of tablespoons of boiled water, season the filling with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
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Step 4
Now take the first layer of thawed dough and gently stretch it, then roll it out with a rolling pin.
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Step 5
Then place the dough on the bottom of the baking pan, and put the prepared filling on top.
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Step 6
Cover everything with the second rolled-out layer of dough, join the edges, fold and tightly seal the dough.
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Step 7
Make a small cut on the top layer of dough so the pie doesn't puff up.
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Step 8
Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake the kurник for 50–60 minutes.
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Step 9
After the time has elapsed, serve the hot pie at the table. everyone!