Moroccan-Inspired Chicken and Almond Pastilla

Name: Moroccan-Inspired Chicken and Almond Pastilla
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Moroccan
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

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45 minTotal time

IntermediateDifficulty

400kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

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

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A flavorful twist on the traditional Moroccan Pastilla, filled with tender chicken and crunchy almonds, wrapped in delicate phyllo pastry.

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Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. Cook chicken breast until fully cooked, then shred. 3. In a pan, sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft. 4. Add shredded chicken, almonds, and spices. Cook for a few minutes. 5. Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with melted butter. 6. Spoon chicken mixture onto the pastry. 7. Fold pastry over the filling to create a parcel. 8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is golden. 9. Serve warm and enjoy!