Crispy Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats
Golden, flaky Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats filled with cumin-scented chicken and fresh herbs, baked to perfection and served with a zesty dip.
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Ingredients
- 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
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ 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
- Dried mint or parsley flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add shredded chicken, spices, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes, stir in parsley and coriander, then let cool.
- Cut phyllo into 3‑inch strips. Add a spoon of filling, fold into triangles, and seal with egg yolk.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden. Brush with butter and sprinkle dried mint or parsley.