Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 6-8 tbsp ice water
  • Parchment paper (for blind baking)
  • Pie weights or dried beans

Instructions:

  1. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Cut in the chilled butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together.
  4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle about 1/8-inch thick.
  6. Place the dough in the pie dish, ensuring an even fit. Trim and crimp the edges.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prick the bottom with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with weights. Bake until lightly golden.
  8. Remove weights and let the crust cool before adding the chicken filling.