Jamaican Chicken Patties

Jamaican pies. Alternately, Meat and curry sauce may be served over turmeric rice. Servings: – 14 pies; 4 servings with rice

Prep Time: 30 mins; Cook Time:45 mins; Total Time:1 hr 15 mins

Calories: 342 kcal Author: Immaculate Bites

Servings: – 14 pies

• Ingredients – Jamaican Patty Crust:
• 4 cups (500grams) – all purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
• 2 TBSP – sugar
• ½ TBSP – salt
• 1/2 – 2 tspn – turmeric
• 10 TBSP (5 oz – 145gram) Shortening
• 1 TBSP – Vinegar. optional
• 1 cup (250 ml) – iced water
• 10 TBSP (5 oz – 140gram) butter

• Ingredients – Jamaican Chicken Filling:
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 1 tspn – granulated garlic
• 1 tspn – paprika
• 1/2 tspn – all-spice powder
• 1 tspn – curry
• 1/2 tspn – dried thyme leaves
• 1 tspn – salt or more adjust to taste
• 1/2 tspn – red pepper flakes
• 1 tspn – chicken bouillon (optional replace with salt)
• 1 pound – chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (2 breasts), diced
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 TBSP – fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions -Jamaican Pie Crust

1. In a food processor or by hand, mix together, flour, salt, sugar, turmeric – blend well. Add the butter, shortening, followed by vinegar and water in small amounts, pulse until combined and dough holds together in a ball.
2. Place the dough on a well-floured surface. Divide it into 2 and roll it out. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until ready to use
3. Using a large mouth, glass or bowl about 4 – 5 “, cut out circles by gently pressing on the dough and releasing it, shaping the meat pie dough. Continue cutting out dough until all dough has been cut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.

Instructions – Jamaican Chicken Filling:

1. Add 2 tablespoon of oil to a saucepan at medium-high heat. Add the onions and stir for 2 minutes to sweat the onions.  Add the dry spices and stir into the onions for about 2 minutes.
2. Then add meat, breadcrumbs and continue cooking for about 7-10 minutes to thoroughly cook and blacken the chicken – stirring frequently to prevent burning.  Add about 1/2 cup of water and the chicken bullion.
3. Remove from stovetop and let it cool.  Add green onions and parsley, adjust for salt and pepper seasoning.

Instructions – Assembling Jamaican Chicken Patties:

1. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of filling into each circle.  Top with a few fresh shavings of scotch bonnet pepper.
2. Brush with egg white or white around half of the circle. Fold over twist with fingers gently to seal the edges of the patties.  Another way of sealing is by pressing the tines of a fork along the edges of the dough.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
4. Carefully place each patty on a baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, depending on the size or until the edges are golden brown.
5. You may freeze to bake later.
6. Best served warm.