Steps to Make Favorite Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie

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As for the number of servings that can be served to make Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie is 8 servings. So make sure this portion is enough to serve for yourself and your beloved family.

Just in addition, the time it takes to cook Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie estimated approx 600ml/21fl oz chicken stock2 Hr.

To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie using 18 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

My Take on a classic, Easy to make the day before and keep in fridge before putting in the Oven for an Amazing Main Course

Ingredients and spices that need to be Prepare to make Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie:

1. For The Filling
2. 600 ml Chicken stock - Flavoured with Herbs (Thyme, Rosemary and Black Peppercorns)
3. 8-10 Chicken Thighs - Skinned and Boned
4. 2 Large Leeks
5. 85 Gr Unsalted Butter (important if using Salty Pork Hoc)
6. 85 Gr Plain Flour
7. 50 ml Double cream (can us whipping cream if not available)
8. 300 Gr Pork Hoc - Cooked and Shredded
9. 2 Tbls English Mustard
10. 75 Gr Cheddar Grated - I used Mild but up to taste
11. to Taste Salt and Pepper
12. For the Pastry
13. 250 Gr Plain Floor
14. 1 Sml Egg
15. 45 Gr Unsalted Butter
16. 45 Gr Lard Diced (or you can use the Chicken schmaltz when making your own stock if you have it)
17. 100 ml water
18. 1 Egg to Glaze

Instructions to make to make Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie

1. Put Chicken Stock in a saucepan add 5 Sprigs of rosemary 5 sprigs of thyme and 5 peppercorns. Bring to a simmer, then infuse over a low heat for 5 minutes. Then strain to leave just the Stock.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the pan, bring back to a simmer and cook gently for 20 minutes. Add the leeks and cook for 10-15 minutes until soft.
3. Strain the stock into a clean bowl, and set aside the chicken and leeks to cool.
4. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute to make a roux. Swap the spoon for a whisk. Slowly add the reserved chicken stock to the roux, whisking constantly to keep the sauce smooth. Continue cooking the sauce over a medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove from Heat and Add Cheese and allow to melt, add the Cream and mustard.
6. Then Return all the Leeks, Ham and chicken to the sauce and stir to combine. Allow to Cool.
7. Place the flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Pour in the eggs. Mix on a medium speed until well incorporated- About 30 secs.
8. Melt the butter, lard and 250ml water in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Turn the mixer to a low speed and gradually pour in the warm liquid, stopping as soon as a dough forms. (You can do this by hand with a large bowl and Spoon).
9. Spoon the cooled filling into a oven Proof dish, then roll out the pasty so bigger than the top. Place the pasty on the top and push around the edges trimming any excess.
10. Brush the surface evenly with beaten egg and cut a small hole in the middle of the top, to allow the steam to escape. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes (or upto a day) to allow the pastry to set.
11. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. and cook for 35-40min until pastry is golden and filling is bubbling. Take out of the Oven and rest for 5 mins before serving.

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