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Chicken Curry Moon Pies





Yields
Makes 8 (serving size: 1 pie)



Total Time
45 mins

Toasting the cumin brings out its flavor, and a bit of Madras curry powder makes this a savory pie that's as appealing to grown-ups as it is to kids.

su-Chicken Curry Moon Pies




Erin Kunkel

 1 large egg
 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
 1/4 cup chopped onion
 2 tablespoons canned full-fat coconut milk
 3/4 cup chilled chopped cooked chicken
 1 pkg. (14.1 oz.) refrigerated pie pastry, at room temperature
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tsp. water.

Step 2
2

Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they begin to make crackling sounds. Stir in curry powder and onion and cook until onion is lightly browned. Scrape into a medium bowl; mix in coconut milk and chicken. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 3
3

Cut 8 (6 in.) circles from pie pastry and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Working with 1 circle at a time, place 1 rounded tbsp. filling slightly off-center in each. Fold dough over filling, leaving a 1/4-in. border along edge, and press down. Fold border up over edge and pleat edge with your fingers to seal. Place on baking sheet.

Step 4
4

Cut a smiling moon face into each pie (see photo at left) and brush with egg wash. Bake until brown and crusty, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on a rack, then chill in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature to serve.

Make ahead: Up to 2 days, chilled airtight.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 237Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 34mg12%
Sodium 195mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.