Chicken Curry Roti Pie
Chicken Curry Roti Pie is a rich and comforting Caribbean-inspired baked dish made with layers of tender curried chicken and soft roti, infused with coconut milk and warm spices for a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or thighs, diced
- Curry powder
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, chopped
- Thyme
- Green onions
- Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
- Potatoes, diced
- Carrots, sliced
- Coconut milk
- Chicken broth
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Oil
- Roti or flatbread sheets
- Butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, thyme, and green onions. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder and cook briefly to enhance its flavor.
- Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Mix in potatoes and carrots, ensuring they are well coated with the curry mixture.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Let the mixture simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, vegetables are tender, and the sauce thickens.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a baking dish, layer roti sheets at the bottom, followed by curry mixture. Repeat layers.
- Finish with a top layer of roti and brush with butter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the curry filling is thick to prevent a soggy pie.Adjust spice level by adding or reducing scotch bonnet pepper.You can prepare the filling a day ahead for deeper flavor.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/chicken-curry-roti-pie/
