A flavorful twist on the traditional Moroccan-Inspired Chicken and Almond Pastilla 5-Star Moroccan-Inspired Chicken and Almond Pastilla: A Flavorful and Authentic Dish, filled with tender chicken and crunchy almonds, wrapped in delicate phyllo pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast,
- 1/4 cup almonds,
- 1 onion,
- 2 cloves garlic,
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon,
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger,
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric,
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin,
- Salt and pepper to taste,
- 4 sheets phyllo pastry,
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cook chicken breast until fully cooked, then shred.
- In a pan, sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft.
- Add shredded chicken, almonds, and spices. Cook for a few minutes.
- Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with melted butter.
- Spoon chicken mixture onto the pastry.
- Fold pastry over the filling to create a parcel.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
| Recipe Name | Difficulty | Calories | Preparation Time |
| Moroccan-Inspired Chicken and Almond Pastilla | Intermediate | 400 cal | 45 min |