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Best Ever Chicken and Pastry Recipe

Chicken and Pastry Recipe

This classic Chicken and Pastry recipe offers tender chicken wrapped in flaky, flavorful pastry—a comforting Southern favorite that’s easy to make and perfect for cozy family dinners any day of the week.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Calories: 1650kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4 C Kosher salt to taste
  • 3 Lb chicken cut into pieces, if needed
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 Tbsp whole peppercorns
  • 3 Tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 2 C all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Tsp celery salt
  • 2 Tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine chicken pieces, water, kosher salt, peppercorns, and chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour until chicken is tender.
    In a large pot, combine chicken pieces, water, kosher salt, peppercorns, and chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken and let cool; reserve broth.
    Remove chicken and let cool; reserve broth.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, celery salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Gradually add reserved broth to form a soft dough.
    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, celery salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Gradually add reserved broth to form a soft dough.
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
    Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut dough into squares and place cooked chicken pieces on each. Fold and seal the edges to form pastries.
    Cut dough into squares and place cooked chicken pieces on each. Fold and seal the edges to form pastries.
  • Place pastries in a baking dish and pour some broth over them.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden and flaky.
  • Serve warm with your favorite sides like coleslaw or garlic bread.
    Serve warm with your favorite sides like coleslaw or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 1650kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 170g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 36g | Monounsaturated Fat: 76g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 3729mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg