Kurnik (Russian Chicken Pie)

Name: Kurnik (Russian Chicken Pie)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 300 g plain flour; 150 g cold unsalted butter (cubed); 1 large egg; 3 tbsp sour cream; 1 tsp salt; 1 –2 tbsp cold water (as needed); 300 g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, diced); 1 small onion (finely chopped); 100 g cooked white rice; 2 boiled eggs (chopped); 2 tbsp butter; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp chopped dill (optional); 1 egg yolk (for brushing)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:40min

Kurnik is a traditional Russian pie filled with chicken rice sautéed onion and boiled eggs wrapped in flaky pastry. Richly layered and perfect for festive tables or family dinners

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:08 GMT