Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

Egg

300 g

Chicken breasts

cut into small pieces

1 tsp

Dried Thyme Leaves

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 cup

Milk

1 cup

Basil leaves

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1 unit

Egg

300 g

All Purpose Flour (Maida)

1 tsp

Dried oregano

100 g

Icing Sugar

1 tsp

Red Chilli flakes

4 cloves

Garlic

chopped

1 pinch

Pepper

to sprinkle

200 g

Butter

cut into small cubes and chilled

1 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the tart shell dough by combining flour, icing sugar, salt, and chilled butter.

Step 2
~3 min

Rub the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles a sandy texture.

Step 3
~3 min

Add one egg and bring the dough together. Wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 4
~3 min

Roll out the dough and place it into a 6-inch pie tin, pressing against the base and walls.

Step 5
~3 min

Freeze the pie tin for 30 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove from freezer, cut off excess dough, prick the pastry with a fork.

Step 7
~3 min

Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool.

Step 8
~3 min

For the chicken filling, sauté chopped onion and garlic in oil until softened.

Step 9
~3 min

Add chicken pieces and cook until tender.

Step 10
~3 min

Stir in basil, oregano, thyme, red chili flakes, and salt. Cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 11
~3 min

Let the chicken mixture cool.

Step 12
~3 min

For the custard, whisk eggs and milk with salt and pepper.

Step 13
~3 min

Place the chicken filling into the cooled tart shell.

Step 14
~3 min

Pour the custard over the filling.

Step 15
~3 min

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 160°C for 20 minutes.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve the quiche warm with a salad.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Blind bake the crust for extra crispness.

Use different cheeses for varied flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Tart shell can be made ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Accompany with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Tomato soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter
Parties

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Party
Holiday

Popularity Score

65/100

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