Chicken pilau pie

35 INGREDIENTS • 14 STEPS • 2HR

Chicken pilau pie

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A curry and a pie all in one? Yes, please! Serve this picture-perfect dish with our crisp and delicate Côtes de Provence Rosé.
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A curry and a pie all in one? Yes, please! Serve this picture-perfect dish with our crisp and delicate Côtes de Provence Rosé.
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Jean-Christophe Novelli
The nation’s favourite French chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli started his food career early in life. He’s had a hugely varied career, winning countless awards for himself and his restaurants – from four Michelin stars to AA Chefs’ Chef of the year.

2HR

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
4
8
M&S Oakham Gold chicken drumsticks
1/2 tsp
ground turmeric
1 tsp
paprika
1
onion, halved
peel left on
For the pilau filling
1 tsp
cumin seeds
1 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp
M&S medium roasted curry powder
1 tsp
coriander seeds
2
bay leaves
1
cinnamon stick
2
star anise
3 cloves
M&S Remarksable Value garlic, crushed
300 g
M&S basmati rice
500 ml
hot chicken stock
100 ml
milk
1 pinch
saffron threads
For the naan pie lid
150 g
strong bread flour
150 g
semolina
7 g
yeast granules
10 g
M&S Remarksable Value granulated white sugar
125 ml
M&S Remarksable Value natural yogurt
1/2
vanilla pod
seeds only
1 clove
M&S Remarksable Value garlic, finely chopped
25 g
M&S Collection Farmhouse British butter, melted
1 handful
coriander, chopped
For the pineapple salsa
1
pineapple, diced
1 tsp
mustard seeds
1 tbsp
red wine vinegar
2 tbsp
M&S pure honey
1 handful
mint, chopped
1 handful
coriander, chopped
For the raita
200 g
thick M&S Remarksable Value natural yogurt
1/2
cucumber, halved, sliced
1/2
lime
juice only
1 handful
mint, chopped

Nutrition per serving

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Calories
1187kcal
Fat
25.3 g
Saturates
8.7 g
Sugars
45.7 g
Salt
503.9 mg
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The nation’s favourite French chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli started his food career early in life. He’s had a hugely varied career, winning countless awards for himself and his restaurants – from four Michelin stars to AA Chefs’ Chef of the year.

Method

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4.
step 2
First, make the dough for the naan by placing the flour (150 g), semolina (150 g), yeast (7 g), sugar (10 g) and a good pinch of salt in a large bowl. Add in the yogurt (125 ml) and vanilla pod (1/2) seeds along with 25ml vegetable oil and 100ml warm water, and mix until a dough forms. You could also do this by using the dough hook attachment on a mixer.
step 3
Knead in the mixer or on a board for 4-5 minutes, adding a little extra flour if necessary. Cover loosely with cling film and leave in a warm place for 40 minutes.
step 4
Place the drumsticks (8) skin side up in a large roasting tray. Sprinkle over the turmeric (1/2 tsp) and paprika (1 tsp) well and drizzle over a little oil. Place into the oven and roast for 35-40 minutes.
step 5
To make the pilau, heat 2 tbsp rapeseed oil in a heavybased pan. Add the cumin seeds (1 tsp), garam masala (1 tsp), curry powder (1 tsp), coriander seeds (1 tsp), bay leaves (2), cinnamon stick (1), star anise (2), onion (1) and garlic (3 cloves), cook for 1 minute, then add the rice (300 g), chicken stock (500 ml), milk (100 ml) and saffron (1 pinch). Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep covered for a further 10 minutes.
step 6
Meanwhile, make the pineapple salsa. Sweat the pineapple (1) in a pan over a medium heat to evaporate the juices. Once reduced, add the mustard seeds (1 tsp), vinegar (1 tbsp) and honey (2 tbsp), Stir in the mint (1 handful) and coriander (1 handful) just before serving.
step 7
To make the raita, combine yogurt (200 g), cucumber (1/2), lime juice (1/2) and mint (1 handful), season well and chill until ready to serve.
step 8
When the chicken is cooked, remove the meat from the bones and tear into bite-sized pieces.
step 9
Remove the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, star anise, onion and garlic from the pilau rice. Mix in the chicken pieces, then transfer to an ovenproof pie dish.
step 10
Increase the oven temperature to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
step 11
Roll the naan dough out to a disc approximately 1-2cm larger than the diameter of the pie dish. Cover the rice mixture with the naan lid and squeeze the edges around the rim.
step 12
Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until browned and crisp to the touch.
step 13
Brush the naan pie lid with the butter (25 g), sprinkle over the garlic (1 clove) and garnish with coriander (1 handful) to serve.
step 14
Divide the pie between serving dishes and serve with the salsa and raita.
step 14 Divide the pie between serving dishes and serve with the salsa and raita.

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