Follow these steps for perfect results
Egg
Chicken breasts
cut into small pieces
Dried Thyme Leaves
Salt
to taste
Milk
Basil leaves
Onion
chopped
Egg
All Purpose Flour (Maida)
Dried oregano
Icing Sugar
Red Chilli flakes
Garlic
chopped
Pepper
to sprinkle
Butter
cut into small cubes and chilled
Salt
Prepare the tart shell dough by combining flour, icing sugar, salt, and chilled butter.
Rub the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles a sandy texture.
Add one egg and bring the dough together. Wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Roll out the dough and place it into a 6-inch pie tin, pressing against the base and walls.
Freeze the pie tin for 30 minutes.
Remove from freezer, cut off excess dough, prick the pastry with a fork.
Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool.
For the chicken filling, sauté chopped onion and garlic in oil until softened.
Add chicken pieces and cook until tender.
Stir in basil, oregano, thyme, red chili flakes, and salt. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Let the chicken mixture cool.
For the custard, whisk eggs and milk with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken filling into the cooled tart shell.
Pour the custard over the filling.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 160°C for 20 minutes.
Serve the quiche warm with a salad.
Expert advice for the best results
Blind bake the crust for extra crispness.
Use different cheeses for varied flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
Tart shell can be made ahead
Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Accompany with a green salad.
Like Sauvignon Blanc
Refreshing and light
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