This savory shortcrust chicken pie (Polvorosa de Pollo) is made Venezuelan style by filling it with yummy shredded chicken, olives, raisins, and capers.
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt
Using the paddle attachment of the mixer. Combine the shortening and the butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy
Add the egg yolks one at a time beating well after each addition. Clean the sides of the bowl with a spatula
Slowly add the flour mixture until combined
If the mixture seems crumbly dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time
Divide dough into two uneven parts (more for the bottom than the top). Flatten pieces into a disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes minimum
In a large pot, heat the oil on medium heat
Sautee the onions, peppers, and tomato until they soften. Season will salt and pepper
Add the chicken and mix until combined
Add the stock, wine, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Mix and cook until the wine reduces by half
Add the raisins, capers, and olives. Check for seasoning and add more if needed
Let the filling cool while rolling out dough
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease a large baking pan
Roll out bottom dough in between 2 sheets of parchment paper until 1/4 inch thin
Peel out top paper and invert the bottom paper into the baking pan. With your fingers, press dough into the bottom and sides of the pan
Peel off paper, correct breakage and cut the excess dough. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes
Add the filling
Roll out top dough in between 2 sheets of parchment paper until 1/4 inch thin
Using the baking pan as a guide, trace the size of the pan using a knife
Peel out top paper and cut the dough. Invert the bottom paper into the baking pan.
Make decorations with leftover dough to cover up imperfections
Cut 2 slits in the middle of the pie
Bake for 40-50 minutes. If top crust begins to brown too much during baking, cover with foil
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before cutting
Enjoy