Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats (Print Version)
Crispy phyllo pastry with aromatic spiced chicken filling
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
→ Assembly
17 - 12 sheets phyllo pastry
18 - 4 tablespoons melted butter
19 - 1 egg yolk, beaten
20 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
02 - Stir in the diced chicken. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
03 - Add cumin, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
04 - Drizzle honey over the mixture and add the cilantro, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix well and cook for 2-3 more minutes until everything is well incorporated. Remove from heat and let filling cool slightly.
05 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface. Keep the rest covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying. Brush the sheet lightly with melted butter.
07 - Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling near one end of the phyllo sheet. Fold one corner over filling to form a triangle. Fold the triangle over itself, maintaining triangle shape, until you reach the end of the strip. Seal the tip with beaten egg yolk.
08 - Repeat steps 6-7 with remaining phyllo sheets and filling. Arrange briouats on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with more melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
09 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
10 - Let cool slightly before serving.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The combination of honey and warm spices creates this incredible sweet and savory balance that keeps everyone reaching for more
- These can be assembled ahead and baked right before guests arrive, making you look effortless
02 -
- Phyllo dries out incredibly fast, so keep unused sheets covered with a damp cloth at all times or they will crack and become impossible to work with
- The filling must be completely cool before wrapping, otherwise the phyllo will become soggy and you will lose that perfect crisp texture
03 -
- Mix melted butter with a little olive oil to brush the phyllo, as this prevents burning and adds extra flavor
- Always have extra phyllo sheets on hand because tearing happens to the best of us