Description
Delight your guests with these Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats, crispy pastries that are bursting with flavor. Wrapped in golden phyllo dough and filled with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, these savory triangles are an ideal addition to any gathering. Whether served as appetizers or party snacks, they promise a taste of Morocco that’s both exotic and comforting. Their visually appealing presentation will impress at dinner parties or casual get-togethers, making them a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 8 phyllo sheets or brick pastry
- 1 egg yolk (for sealing)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add shredded chicken along with cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes until heated through. Mix in parsley and coriander; remove from heat.
- Cut phyllo sheets into strips approximately 3 inches wide.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each strip. Fold into triangles until sealed; brush with egg yolk to secure.
- Arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush lightly with melted butter or oil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 briouat (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg