Save to Pinterest A comforting fusion dish combining tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a rich miso-infused gravy beneath a flaky golden crust.
The first time I made this chicken pot pie for my family, everyone was excited to try a Japanese-inspired twist on a classic comfort food. The savory miso gravy and crisp puff pastry were a huge hit at our dinner table.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs: 500 g (1.1 lbs), boneless, skinless, cut into 2 cm pieces
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Carrots: 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Shiitake mushrooms: 150 g (1 cup), sliced
- Edamame beans: 100 g (1 cup), frozen, thawed
- Yukon Gold potato: 1 small, peeled and diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh ginger: 2 tablespoons, grated
- White miso paste: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Mirin: 2 tablespoons
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
- Low-sodium chicken broth: 375 ml (1 ½ cups)
- Toasted sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon, freshly ground
- Salt: to taste
- Puff pastry: 1 sheet, thawed
- Egg: 1, beaten (for egg wash)
- Black sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Sauté chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate
- Cook vegetables:
- Melt butter in the skillet. Add onion, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until softened
- Add aromatics:
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Add flour:
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and combine well. Cook for 1 minute
- Make gravy:
- Gradually add chicken broth, stirring continuously. Add miso paste, soy sauce, and mirin. Whisk until dissolved
- Simmer:
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for about 8 minutes, until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked
- Add edamame and season:
- Stir in edamame beans. Season with pepper and salt. Remove from heat
- Fill dish:
- Transfer filling to a deep pie dish or 4 individual ramekins
- Prepare pastry:
- Drape puff pastry over the top, trim excess, and press edges to seal. Cut small slits and brush with egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired
- Bake:
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until pastry is golden and crisp
- Cool:
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving
Save to Pinterest My kids always ask for seconds when I make this and love helping to brush the egg wash on the pastry. Sharing this hearty dish together has become a weeknight ritual in our home.
Required Tools
Large skillet, pie dish or ramekins, rolling pin (if adjusting pastry), pastry brush, oven
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (flour, puff pastry), Soy (miso, soy sauce, edamame), Egg (egg wash), Dairy (butter, puff pastry). For gluten-free options, check labels for puff pastry and soy sauce
Nutritional Information
Calories: 520 Protein: 32 g Total Fat: 22 g Carbohydrates: 48 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This fusion pie is ideal for chilly evenings and makes for delicious leftovers the next day. Enjoy every savory bite with friends and family!
Common Recipe Questions
- → What type of chicken works best for this dish?
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are ideal as they stay moist and tender during cooking.
- → Can the miso gravy be made ahead of time?
Yes, preparing the miso-infused gravy beforehand allows the flavors to meld, enhancing the dish’s richness.
- → What variations can be used for the crust?
Puff pastry is traditional for its flakiness, but phyllo dough or homemade pie crust can be alternative options.
- → How can this dish be adapted for vegetarians?
Substitute chicken with tofu or jackfruit and use vegetable broth while skipping the egg wash for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- → What vegetables add to the authentic flavor profile?
Shiitake mushrooms, edamame beans, and fresh ginger contribute to the dish’s Japanese-inspired depth of flavor.
- → How is the gravy thickened?
A flour-based roux combined with butter creates the base, which thickens as chicken broth and miso paste are added.