MAINE CHICKEN PIE

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I got this recipe from my father-in-law. Best Chicken Pie I've ever had. Passive cook time reflects simmering chicken.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 4h40m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

pastry for double-crust pie
1 stewing chicken
1 1/2 quarts water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, pared and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
pepper, 3 grains
2 -3 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large kettle add water, 1 teaspoons salt, onion, carrot and celery. Simmer, covered until tender 3-31/2 hours.
  • Remove chicken, strip meat from bones, removing in large pieces, strain broth. Refrigerate chicken and broth when cool.
  • Combine flour, onion salt, celery salt and remaining 1 teaspoons kosher salt with 1/2 cup chicken broth, mix until smooth.
  • Put 3 cups chicken broth in skillet. Heat and add flour mixture with a wire whisk to prevent lumping.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and thickened, add food coloring. Add chicken and blend well.
  • Line 9" deep dish pie pan with pastry. Fill with chicken mixture. Adjust top crust, cut vents and flute edges.
  • Bake 400' 45 minutes or until browned.

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