Chicken Pastie
A Chicken Pastie is a savory baked pastry, originating from Cornwall, England, traditionally filled with diced chicken, potatoes, swede (rutabaga), and onions. The filling is encased in a sturdy, crimped pastry crust, making it a complete, portable meal historically favored by miners and laborers.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of energy, providing a good mix of protein from the chicken and carbohydrates from the pastry and vegetables. A typical serving offers a substantial calorie count, primarily from the pastry's fat and the filling's protein and starch.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
| Potassium | 410 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 230 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
Per 1 pastie (225 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Cornish pasty has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in the EU, meaning only pasties made in Cornwall to a traditional recipe can be called 'Cornish Pasties'. Its design, with a thick crimped edge, was originally intended as a handle for dirty hands to hold while eating.
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