Chicken Chile Relleno Hand Pies Food

CHILES RELLENOS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Combine chiles and pepper Jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks. , In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm., Add garlic to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese, broth and lime juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Stir in cilantro and lime zest. , Remove toothpicks from chicken. Serve with cream sauce.

CHICKEN CHILES RELLENOS STRATA

Steps:

• In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, chiles, Monterey Jack cheese and chicken. Repeat layers., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, baking powder and garlic salt until blended. Pour over layers. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until puffed and golden at edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa.

CHICKEN RELLENO POCKET PIES

Steps:

• For the dough: Sift together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt in a mixing bowl; cut in the shortening. Blend in a mixer until the shortening fully mixes with the flour. Separately beat the egg with 2 cups cold water. Slowly add the beaten egg and water to the flour mixture while mixing until a firm dough ball forms, about 5 minutes. Allow to rest and chill for at least 1 hour.
• For the filling: Roast the poblano pepper directly over a flame until they blister and blacken. Let cool, then peel the char off with a paper towel. Rinse the roasted pepper under water. Remove the stem and seeds and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Saute half the onions in cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ground chicken. Cook the chicken all the way through; set aside in large mixing bowl.
• Add a bit more cooking oil, the remaining onions, the poblano peppers and garlic and saute until the onions soften. Add the butter and cook until melted. Add the flour, slowly coating the onions and peppers. Gradually add 1 cup water while stirring, until the mixture has a gravy consistency. Add the ancho chile powder, paprika, oregano, ground cumin, white pepper and salt to taste. Stir well and cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix the gravy with the cooked chicken, add the corn and allow to cool. Combine the cooled chicken and gravy with the cheese and lime juice.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. (Or, if baking the pies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.)
• Roll out the dough about 1/4-inch thick and cut out 12 to 15 discs, re-rolling as needed. Spoon some chicken filling onto each disc. Pat the edges of the dough with water. Crimp with a dough press or fold dough over and press the edges firmly with your fingers.
• Fry until golden, 4 to 5 minutes (or bake 15 to 20 minutes).
• Let cool and enjoy with friends and family!

CHICKEN CHILE RELLENO HAND PIES

Steps:

• To Make the Easy Cornmeal Crust: Cut the butter into cubes and freeze them while you measure and mix the dry ingredients.
• Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse three to four times to mix. Remove the butter from the freezer and scatter the cubes over the flour mixture and pulse until the mixture forms pea-size clumps.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of the ice water.
• Drizzle the yolk mixture into the flour mixture and pulse just until the dough holds together. If it does not come together add the last tablespoon of ice water and pulse.
• Turn the dough out onto a clean floured work surface. Gather the dough together in a mound and knead it a few times to smooth it out. Divide it in half and gently pat and press each half into a rough rectangle, circle or square about 1 inch thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, up to 2 days.
• To Make the Pie Filling: In a large frying pan, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add half of the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add chicken and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula and stirring occasionally, until opaque, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and set aside.
• Return the frying pan to medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. When hot, add the remaining onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and let it melt. Then add the flour and stir until it coats the onions evenly.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the flour begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chile powder, paprika, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and gradually add the 1 cup water, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a gravy, about 5 minutes. Pour the onion mixture into the chicken mixture and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Mix in the chiles, cheese and lime juice, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Let cool completely. (The mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before continuing.).
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Remove half of the dough from the refrigerator, unwrap it, place it on the floured work surface and flour the top lightly.
• Roll out the dough into a rectangle that is roughly 9 by 12 inches. The dough should be about 1/8 inch thick.
• Using a plain or fluted pastry wheel, trim off the ragged edges. Then cut the dough into circles, squares or rectangles (the rectangels will look somewhat like a poptart), as small or as large as you like, saving the trimmings. Use 1-2 heaping tablespoons of filling for each pie, depending on how large they are, without overstuffing.
• Shape the pies, sealing the edges and crimpling decoratively, if you like. Slash or prick each pie to vent steam.
• Transfer the pies to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Repeat the rolling, cutting, filling, and crimping with second half of the dough.
• Gather the dough scraps from both halves, form into a ball, and roll out to make a few more pastries. (Reroll the dough only once or it will bake up tough.).
• When the second baking sheet of pies is ready, place the first pan in the oven and the second in the refrigerator and then place a baking rack over a sheet of parchment on your table or counter. (This saves the surface from sticky drips.) Bake the pastries until they are golden brown on top (the sides will brown first), about 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and immediately. Carefully move the pastries onto the baking rack, then slip the second baking sheet into the oven. Let the pastries cool for at least 10 minutes before serving, but be sure to enjoy them warm.
• Eat or freeze these pies the day they are made. They can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in a 375°F oven for about 12 minutes.
• Serve with pico de gallo and sour cream.

LAZY CHILES RELLENOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Mix together the milk, eggs, paprika, cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut the chiles in half and add a single layer them on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Top the chiles with half the cheese. Repeat with another layer of chiles and another layer of cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
• Place the baking dish into a larger baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour in 1/2-inch of water and bake until completely set, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Cut into squares and serve with warm corn tortillas!

CHILES RELLENOS QUICHE

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge.?Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°. , Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°. , Sprinkle cornmeal over bottom of crust. In a small bowl, combine cheeses; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Add chiles to remaining cheese mixture; sprinkle into crust. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, cilantro and hot pepper sauce if desired. Pour into crust; sprinkle with reserved cheese mixture. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. , Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY CHILES RELLENOS PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Slit chiles lengthwise; remove seeds. Arrange chiles in single layer in bottom and up side of pie pan. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over chiles.
• Beat eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk. Add baking mix, garlic powder and milk; beat until well blended. Pour over cheese.
• Bake at 400°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa and, if desired, sour cream.