Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats (Print Version)

Crispy phyllo pastries filled with aromatic spiced chicken, fresh herbs, and honey

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken Filling

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# Steps:

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 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.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The crispy phyllo shatters beautifully with every bite revealing the fragrant spiced chicken inside
  • They freeze beautifully so you can always have impressive appetizers ready for unexpected guests
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  • Phyllo dries out shockingly fast so cover unused sheets with a slightly damp towel while you work
  • The filling must cool slightly or it will make the phyllo soggy and tear while folding
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  • Mix a pinch of saffron into the melted butter for extra aroma and color
  • Let the filling cool completely in the refrigerator for easier handling

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