Chicken Cider Pie (Zwt Three)

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions (finely chopped)
• 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
• 3 large carrots, grated
• 2 teaspoons coriander, ground
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups cider
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 2 medium pie crusts
• 1 medium egg, beaten with
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large saucepan.

3. 3

   Saute onions and chicken in oil until the chicken is well browned on all sides; add carrots, coriander and sage.

4. 4

   Gradually stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Slowly add cider, stirring constantly with a whisk to help prevent lumping.

6. 6

   Add mustard, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot and let simmer over medium low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

7. 7

   Add mushrooms and half and half; cook for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Allow mixture to cool slightly. Place one pie crust into a pie pan and add all meat mixture, then cover with other pie crust.

9. 9

   Make holes in the crust to allow steam to escape.

10. 10

    Brush the top with the beaten egg and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.