Craving something savory and looking for a complete, nutritious meal that won’t leave you feeling weighed down? The Gluten-Free Blender Chicken Pie is the savior for your busy days. Forget refined white flours: here, we use a combination of oats and sweet cassava starch (polvilho) to create a fluffy, light, and fiber-rich batter.
It is the perfect recipe for lunch, a work lunchbox, or that hearty post-workout snack. Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe!
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Practical Nutrition in One Dish
The great advantage of this pie is combining the slow-digesting carbohydrates of oats with the lean protein of chicken and the vitamins from the vegetables in the filling. A complete, balanced meal that is ready in the blink of an eye.
Hand-Picked Ingredients
For the Light Blender Batter:
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 cup milk (skim or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup oat bran or oat flour
- 1/2 cup sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce) or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Juicy Filling:
- 2 cups shredded chicken (pre-cooked and seasoned)
- 1 tomato, chopped (seeds removed)
- 1/2 cup sweet corn or peas (optional)
- Green onions, onion, and garlic to taste
- 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (to add creaminess)
Preparation: Simple as It Should Be
Step 1: The Perfect Filling In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the tomato, corn, seasonings, and light cream cheese until you have a moist and flavorful filling. Set aside.
Step 2: Blending the Batter In a blender, add the eggs, milk, olive oil, and salt. Blend for 30 seconds. Add the oat flour and sweet cassava starch. Blend until you have a smooth, homogeneous batter. Add the baking powder last and use the “pulse” function on your blender just to mix it in.
Step 3: Assembly and Baking Grease a medium baking dish with a little olive oil and dust with oats. Pour half of the batter into the bottom of the dish. Distribute all the chicken filling evenly on top. Cover with the remaining batter. If desired, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese or oregano on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
Conclusion
The Gluten-Free Chicken Pie proves that practicality and health go hand in hand. With simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, you can create a delicious, gluten-free savory dish with excellent protein content. It breaks the monotony of the “chicken and sweet potato” diet in a much tastier and comforting way. Ensure your meal prep for the week with this incredible pie!
Recipe Fact Sheet
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes (+40 min in the oven)
- Yield: 8 generous slices
- Difficulty: Very Easy