Description
These Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats are delicious crispy pastries filled with flavorful spiced chicken. Perfect for a snack or appetizer!
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling:
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (breast or thigh)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
Pastry:
- 8 phyllo sheets or brick pastry
- 1 egg yolk (for sealing)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil (for brushing)
- Dried mint or parsley flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a pan, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for a minute. Add shredded chicken, parsley, and coriander. Mix well and let it cool.
- Assemble the Briouats: Cut the phyllo sheets into strips. Place a spoonful of chicken filling at one end of each strip. Fold into a triangle and seal with egg yolk. Brush with butter or oil.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place briouats on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Sprinkle with dried mint or parsley flakes before serving.
Notes
- You can add nuts like almonds or pine nuts to the filling for extra crunch.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 briouat
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg