Family Style Chicken Pot Pie Tyler Florence Recipes

FAMILY-STYLE CHICKEN POT-PIE (TYLER FLORENCE)

Steps:

• Note: I used my leftover turkey stock and just added pepper.
• I didn't use any of the herbs or lemon.
• To make the pastry:.
• Food Processor method: Pulse the butter, salt, flour in processor until size of small peas. Add water and do slow pulses until just combined.
• Or use Tyler's from scratch method:.
• Combine the flour and salt in a very large mixing bowl.
• Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Pour in the ice water and work it in to bind the dough until it holds together without being too wet or sticky.
• Squeeze a small amount together, if it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Wrap the large ball of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the recipe (feel free to make the dough the night before if you prefer.).
• To make the pot pie filling.
• Use a large stockpot and heat over medium-low heat.
• Melt the butter and just as the foam subsides, add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent lumps.
• This is a roux, which will act as a thickener.
• Cook and stir the roux for one minute, to cook the raw flour taste out, stirring constantly.
• Now, gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking the entire time to prevent lumps.
• Whisk and simmer for 10 minutes to cook out the starchy taste of the flour and thicken the broth; it should look like cream of chicken soup.
• Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the shredded chicken, veggies, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper to taste until incorporated, remove from the heat and cool to room temperature; it will get quite thick as it cools down.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Take the dough out of the refrigerator and set it out on the counter for 5 minutes to warm up a bit, making it easier to roll out.
• Sprinkle the counter and a rolling pin lightly with flour.
• Roll the dough out into a big 14 by 20-inch rectangle.
• (Dough is pliable. I made my dough 2 days in advance and chilled in refrigerator in plastic bag. Let sit out about 10 minutes to soften up before rolling out.).
• Carefully transfer the dough to a large rectangular pizza stone or standard sheet pan, leaving about 1 foot of the pastry hanging off 1 end.
• (Make sure your dough FITS on your pan and in the oven before going any further!).
• Spoon the cooled chicken filling on the pastry that is on the pizza stone, leaving a border around the sides.
• Lightly beat the egg with 3 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash and brush it on the dough border.
• Fold the"free" dough over the filling like a blanket and crimp the ends with a fork to form a tight seal; it should look like a big pillow.
• Brush the top of the giant chicken pie with the remaining egg wash, sprinkle with the coarse salt, and cut tiny slashes in the top so steam can escape.
• Place the chicken pie in the oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffed and golden.
• Let the chicken pie rest for 10 minutes before moving it.
• Run a spatula underneath the pot pie to loosen it from the pizza stone.

TYLER FLORENCE'S FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the chicken pieces into a large bowl. Cover the chicken with water by 1 inch; add 1 tablespoon of salt for every quart of water. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• In a large shallow platter, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and cayenne until well blended; season generously with salt and black pepper. In another platter combine the buttermilk and chili sauce with a fork and season with salt and black pepper.
• Drain the chicken and pat it dry. Dredge the pieces, a few at a time, in the buttermilk and then dip them in the seasoned flour. Let the chicken rest while you prepare the oil.
• Fill a large deep pot about three-quarters full with the oil. Add the garlic, sage, thyme and rosemary to the cool oil and heat over medium-high heat until the oil registers 350 to 365 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. (The herbs and garlic will perfume the oil with their flavor as the oil comes up to temperature.)
• Working in batches of 3 to 4 pieces at a time, carefully add the chicken to the pot and fry, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the chicken and herbs from the pot with a big skimmer, shaking off as much oil as you can, and put them on a tea towel or brown paper bag to soak up the oil. Sprinkle all over with salt and a dusting of black pepper. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Scatter the fried herbs and garlic over the chicken. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

BASIC PIE PASTRY

Steps:

• Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and ice water and work that in with your hands. (Or do the whole thing in a food processor, pulsing a couple of times to combine the dry ingredients, then pulsing in the butter, and then the egg.) Check the consistency of the dough by squeezing a small amount together between thumb and forefingers: You want there to be just enough moisture to bind the dough so that it holds together without being too wet or sticky. If it's still crumbly, add a little more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time. When you get it to the right consistency, shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic. Put it in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.

CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Heat butter and garlic in a 4-quart stock pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden then incorporate flour. Work it together with a wire wisk in order to create a paste, or roux. When fully combined, add chicken stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Once the base of the sauce is finished, simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes to allow for sauce to thicken. Once the sauce has come to a gravy-like consistency, season with salt and freshly ground pepper and set aside.
• Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and carefully shred the meat into bitesized pieces. Fold the chicken, garlic and vegetables into the chicken "gravy" and finish with chopped herbs. Season the mixture once again with salt and pepper, and hold in a warm place until ready to serve. For the crust, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. The crust is a commercial puffed pastry cut to the size of the bowl you wish to use. To cut the pastry, simply turn the bowl upside down onto the puffed pastry and cut along the edge of the bowl with a sharp knife. Place 4 round crusts on a cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the dough puffs up and has a golden brown color. When ready to serve, fill each bowl with the pot pie mix and garnish with a puffed pastry crust and fresh herbs.

CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a large stockpot and cover with 1 gallon of cool water. Add the vegetables and herbs and bring the pot up to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim well; then simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, skimming frequently as the oil rises to the surface. What we're doing here is not only cooking the chicken but also creating the base sauce for the pot pie. Remove the chicken to a platter to cool. Continue to cook down the chicken broth for another 15 minutes to condense the flavor; you should have about 8 cups when you're finished. Using a colander, strain the chicken broth into another pot and discard the solids. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat and discard the skin and bones.
• Wipe out the stockpot and put it back on the stovetop over medium heat. Melt the butter and then whisk in the flour to form a paste. This is a roux, which will act as a thickener. Now, gradually pour in 8 cups of the chicken broth, whisking the entire time to prevent lumps. Whisk and simmer for 10 minutes to cook out the starchy taste of the flour and thicken the broth; it should look like cream of chicken soup. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the shredded chicken, carrots, pearl onions, peas, and parsley. Stir to combine and turn off the heat.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured, cool surface. Invert individual crocks on the pastry sheet and, using a sharp knife, cut circles around the outside of the bowls, slightly larger than the bowl itself. Fill the crocks 3/4 of the way with the chicken mixture, making sure each serving has a nice amount of chicken, vegetables, and broth. Carefully cap each crock with a pastry circle, pressing the dough around the rim to form a seal. Lightly beat the egg with 3 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash and brush some on the pastry. Sprinkle the pastry with the Parmigiano. Set the crocks on a cookie sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, until puffed and golden.

SESAME CHICKEN - TYLER FLORENCE

Steps:

• Wash the chicken under cold running water, pat dry and trim off any excess fat. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and put into a large mixing bowl. Add the marinade ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the sauce.
• To make the sauce: In a saucepan, add the sesame oil and set over low heat. Add the ginger and garlic and fry gently until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well to dissolve the cornstarch. Gently pour into the saucepan with the fried ginger and garlic. Stir as you pour because the cornstarch will thicken up pretty quickly. Keep warm over low heat.
• In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
• Fry the chicken, in small batches, until golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken using a wire mesh strainer and drain on paper towels. Season with a little salt, to taste. To serve, arrange the fried chicken on a platter and pour drizzle with the sauce. Sprinkle with a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds and garnish with scallions and cilantro sprigs.