Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Sweetheart Chicken Hand Pies

Name: Sweetheart Chicken Hand Pies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter (Source: 2 tablespoons butter); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (Source: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour); 1 teaspoon sage (Source: 1 teaspoon sage); 1/4 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/4 teaspoon salt; Source: 1 teapsoon salt); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (Source: 1/4 teaspoon pepper); 3/4 cup cooked chicken (chopped in very small pieces) (Source: 3/4 cup cooked chicken (chopped in very small pieces)); 3/4 cup chicken stock (Source: 3/4 cup chicken stock); 3/4 cup frozen mixed vegetables (thawed) (Source: 3/4 cup frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)); 3 cups pastry flour (Source: 3 cups pastry flour); 1/2 cup shortening (Source: 1/2 cup shortening); 1/2 cup cold butter (Source: 1/2 cup cold butter); 1/2 cup ice cold water (Source: 1/2 cup ice cold water); 1 tablespoon vinegar (Source: 1 tablespoon vinegar); 1 each large egg yolk (Source: 1 large egg yolk); 1 teaspoon water (Source: 1 teaspoon water); As Needed Black pepper (Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.)

Sweetheart Chicken Hand Pies is made with cooked chicken, chicken stock, and sage.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 17 min
Total: 42 min
Original yield: Serves 12
Ingredients: 16 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanChickenPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the thickener

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

2. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

3. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

sage

In the method: Add the flour, sage, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.

cooked chicken (chopped in very small pieces)

In the method: Stir in the chicken, chicken stock and vegetables.

chicken stock

In the method: Stir in the chicken, chicken stock and vegetables.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Bake for 17-18 minutes, or until the hearts are golden brown.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Prepare the sauce additions

Have the sauce liquid ready for the addition described in the method.

Make room for rolling

Prepare space for the rolling stage and follow its stated dimensions.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven, baking sheet, and saucepan. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bake for 17-18 minutes, or until the hearts are golden brown.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: tastesoflizzyt.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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