Gluten-free chicken pie

Gluten-free chicken pie with ham, leeks, and a cheesy crust

“You'd never know this shortcrust pastry is gluten-free - the cheese and egg help bind the 

flour for the perfect texture ” 

Ingredients

4 large chicken legs, bone in , (about 1kg total weight)

3 large leeks , dark green tops cut off and reserved, the rest sliced into 1cm rounds

1/4 teaspoon peppercorns

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 sprigs of thyme , leaves picked

90 g cooked ham , shredded

200 ml crème fraîche , reserving 2 tbsp for the pastry

4 teaspoons gluten-free cornflour

 

For the pastry:

400 g gluten-free plain flour , plus extra for dusting

1 teaspoon gluten-free xanthan gum

1 teaspoon salt

50 g mature cheddar , grated

200 g butter , chilled and cut into cubes

1 large free range egg

2 tablespoons gluten-free wholegrain mustard

2 tablespoons crème fraîche

1 large free range egg yolk , beaten with 1 tablespoon of water, to glaze

See Directions > http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/gluten-free-chicken-pie/#KOf3Qgh6Myecu1HS.97

 

 

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