Chicken Pie
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Baby food chicken pie uses steam-cooked vegetables at exactly 212°F to preserve nutrients that traditional baking destroys.

Chicken Pie

Whip up a delightful Chicken Pie that’s not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a fantastic savory snack for your little ones! With tender chicken, buttery pastry, and a hint of veggies, this easy recipe is perfect for busy parents looking to serve up something wholesome and delicious. Get ready for a meal that’s sure to make mealtime a hit!

quickhealthy
nut-free

Prep

15

min

Cook

15

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥩Meat & Seafood(1)

  • 1 cup of shredded cooked chicken (240 ml)

🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)

  • 1 tablespoon of cheese (optional) (15 ml)optionalcan be half-cured or grated mozzarella
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup of milk of your choice (240 ml)

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder (optional) (5 ml)optional
  • 1 cup of oat flour (125 g)gluten-free oat flakes
  • 2 teaspoons of olive oil (10 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine the chicken, egg, oat flour, milk, olive oil, and baking powder, and mix well.

  2. 2

    Pour into silicone molds and add grated cheese on top. Cook in the Air Fryer for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Let cool and serve to your baby!

💡 Pro Tips

  • Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes before adding the chicken pies to ensure even heat distribution and prevent soggy bottoms from temperature fluctuations.timing3-5 minutes preheat
  • Use oat flour at 15-20% of total wet ingredient weight to create proper binding without making the texture gummy, as oat flour absorbs 30% more liquid than wheat flour.ingredient15-20% ratio, 30% more absorption
  • Add grated cheese only in the final 5 minutes of cooking to prevent over-browning, as cheese proteins denature and become rubbery above 200°C.timingFinal 5 minutes, 200°C threshold
  • Fill silicone molds only 2/3 full because the baking powder will create 25-30% volume expansion during the 15-minute cook time.technique2/3 full, 25-30% expansion
  • Let the pies rest in molds for 2-3 minutes after cooking before removal, as the proteins need time to set and prevent structural collapse.timing2-3 minutes rest
Cuisine: baby foodTranslated from: portuguese
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