Guides, kitchen experiments and home recipes around the Don chicken pie, from Singapore.https://donchickenpie.com/en-sghttps://donchickenpie.com/blog/don-chicken-pie-near-toa-payoh/https://donchickenpie.com/blog/don-chicken-pie-near-toa-payoh/Looking for a Don chicken pie in Toa Payoh? The Toa Payoh stalls have closed. Here are the nearest outlets today, plus tips for carrying a pie home on the MRT.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/experiments/serving-chicken-pies-warm-for-a-crowd/https://donchickenpie.com/experiments/serving-chicken-pies-warm-for-a-crowd/Feeding a crowd? Our plan for reheating 10-20 chicken pies or several whole pies in a home oven, holding them warm safely, and slicing a whole pie six ways.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/recipes/leftover-chicken-pie-fried-rice/https://donchickenpie.com/recipes/leftover-chicken-pie-fried-rice/Turn one properly chilled leftover chicken pie into fried rice for two: day-old rice, egg, spring onion, white pepper and crisped pastry shards on top.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/experiments/day-two-chicken-pie-ideas/https://donchickenpie.com/experiments/day-two-chicken-pie-ideas/Got a chicken pie left over? We tried six day-two ideas, from a proper reheat to a fried-egg topper, pie toastie and soup, plus the safety rules that matter.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/blog/personal-vs-whole-don-chicken-pie/https://donchickenpie.com/blog/personal-vs-whole-don-chicken-pie/Personal Don chicken pie or the whole family pie? When to pick each, how to cut a whole pie into 6 slices, reheating differences and the price per serving.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/recipes/mini-party-chicken-pies/https://donchickenpie.com/recipes/mini-party-chicken-pies/Bite-size chicken hand pies for parties and potlucks: make about 24, freeze them unbaked, then bake straight from frozen at 200C until golden and piping hot.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/blog/what-to-drink-with-chicken-pie/https://donchickenpie.com/blog/what-to-drink-with-chicken-pie/Kopi, teh-c, Milo, soya bean milk or a cold beer? Our opinionated pairing guide for chicken pie, with a table matching drinks to the Don pie flavours.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/experiments/chicken-pie-sauces-and-pairings/https://donchickenpie.com/experiments/chicken-pie-sauces-and-pairings/Chilli sauce, ketchup, sambal, brown sauce or mustard? Kopi, teh or iced lemon tea? We lined up pairings beside a chicken pie and picked our favourites.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/blog/chicken-pie-lunchbox-tips/https://donchickenpie.com/blog/chicken-pie-lunchbox-tips/Packing chicken pie for school, the office or a picnic? Hot vs cold packing, insulated food jars, ice packs, the 2-hour rule and the office microwave trick.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/experiments/crisp-base-picnic-pie/https://donchickenpie.com/experiments/crisp-base-picnic-pie/Packing chicken pie for a picnic or lunch? We tested cooling, wrapping and boxes to keep the base crisp, plus how long pie can safely sit out in Singapore.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/blog/soggy-reheated-chicken-pie-fixes/https://donchickenpie.com/blog/soggy-reheated-chicken-pie-fixes/Soggy base, rock-hard crust, burnt lid with a cold centre? Why reheated chicken pie goes wrong, plus a troubleshooting table of fixes for every common problem.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/experiments/microwave-chicken-pie-rescue/https://donchickenpie.com/experiments/microwave-chicken-pie-rescue/Microwave-only chicken pie goes soft, steamy and patchy. We tested a rescue: short microwave bursts, then a dry pan or air fryer finish to crisp the pastry.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/recipes/puff-pastry-shortcut-chicken-pies/https://donchickenpie.com/recipes/puff-pastry-shortcut-chicken-pies/Weeknight chicken pies with frozen puff pastry and a muffin tin: a quick creamy filling, chilled fast, then baked at 200C until puffed, golden and piping hot.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/chicken-pie-nutrition/https://donchickenpie.com/chicken-pie-nutrition/How many calories in a chicken pie? What drives the number, why we will not guess the Don pie's figures, and where to find reliable nutrition data in Singapore.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/experiments/freezing-and-thawing-chicken-pie/https://donchickenpie.com/experiments/freezing-and-thawing-chicken-pie/We froze baked chicken pies, then compared an overnight fridge thaw with reheating from frozen. What happens to the pastry, the potato and the boiled egg.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/blog/how-long-does-chicken-pie-last-in-the-fridge/https://donchickenpie.com/blog/how-long-does-chicken-pie-last-in-the-fridge/Chicken pie keeps up to 3 days chilled, per the maker of the Don chicken pie. How to store it, the 2-hour room temperature limit, and signs a pie has gone bad.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/recipes/don-style-chicken-pie-home-recreation/https://donchickenpie.com/recipes/don-style-chicken-pie-home-recreation/Our home take on an old-school Singapore chicken pie in the Don style: rough-puff crust, chunky chicken, half an egg. Not the real recipe, which is private.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/chicken-pie-styles-compared/https://donchickenpie.com/chicken-pie-styles-compared/Pot pie vs chicken pie, settled. How Singapore's old-school egg pie compares with American pot pie, British chicken pies and Australian hand pies, in one table.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/blog/why-singapore-chicken-pie-has-a-boiled-egg/https://donchickenpie.com/blog/why-singapore-chicken-pie-has-a-boiled-egg/Half a hard-boiled egg is the old-school Singapore chicken pie's calling card. Where the egg habit comes from, what it does in the pie, and how to cook one.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-pie-filling/https://donchickenpie.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-pie-filling/A thick, creamy chicken pie filling with thigh, potato, carrot and peas in a roux-based sauce. Make it a day ahead, chill it fast, and your pastry stays crisp.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/chicken-pie-vs-curry-puff/https://donchickenpie.com/chicken-pie-vs-curry-puff/Chicken pie vs curry puff: how Singapore's two favourite pastries differ in shape, pastry, filling and calories, and where chicken shepherd's pie fits in.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/experiments/air-fryer-chicken-pie-settings/https://donchickenpie.com/experiments/air-fryer-chicken-pie-settings/We tested the maker's two-stage air fryer setting against one hot blast and low-and-slow, plus a foil collar and a rack. Here is what crisps a chicken pie best.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/don-chicken-pie-family-compared/https://donchickenpie.com/don-chicken-pie-family-compared/Original, Black Pepper, Curry or Chicken Shepherd's Pie? The Don chicken pie family side by side: what the menu says, prices, and which one we would pick.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/recipes/shortcrust-pastry-from-scratch/https://donchickenpie.com/recipes/shortcrust-pastry-from-scratch/All-butter shortcrust for savoury chicken pies, written for hot, humid Singapore kitchens: cold butter, longer chills, aircon on, no shrinking or soggy bases.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/don-chicken-pie-review/https://donchickenpie.com/don-chicken-pie-review/Our Don chicken pie review: crust, filling, the half egg, seasoning and value, with what we love and what could be better, all clearly labelled as our opinion.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/experiments/reheating-methods-compared/https://donchickenpie.com/experiments/reheating-methods-compared/Oven, air fryer, toaster oven, microwave, or microwave then crisp? We reheated chilled chicken pies five ways to find the best crust and a properly hot centre.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/chicken-pie-anatomy/https://donchickenpie.com/chicken-pie-anatomy/Chicken pie anatomy, layer by layer: lid, rim, wall, base, egg, chicken, potato and gravy. What each does, how it fails, and how to read a pie before you bite.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/how-to-reheat-chicken-pie/https://donchickenpie.com/how-to-reheat-chicken-pie/Reheat a chicken pie without a soggy base: our calculator gives temperature and time for oven, air fryer, toaster oven or microwave, chilled or frozen, in Celsius.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://donchickenpie.com/don-chicken-pie/https://donchickenpie.com/don-chicken-pie/The Don chicken pie, explained by pie nerds: DonChef's Original Chicken Pie, what is inside, personal vs whole sizes, current price and how it differs.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT