Description
These Crispy Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats are golden phyllo pastries filled with tender, aromatic chicken and fragrant Moroccan spices. Perfectly crisp and bursting with flavor, they make an elegant appetizer or snack that’s ideal for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 medium onions, sautéed until soft
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, zested
1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, mint)
For the Pastry:
12 sheets phyllo pastry (or brick pastry)
1/2 cup olive oil, for brushing
Optional Dips:
1/4 cup harissa
1/2 cup tzatziki
1/4 cup garlic yogurt sauce
1/4 cup tahini
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Sauté the onions in olive oil until soft and translucent. Add cumin, cinnamon, and ginger, stirring to release aroma. Stir in shredded chicken and herbs, mixing well. Let the filling cool slightly.
- Assemble the briouats: Lay a sheet of phyllo on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Place a spoonful of filling on one corner and fold into a triangle, sealing the edges tightly. Repeat with remaining sheets and filling.
- Bake: Arrange briouats on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm with your favorite dip—harissa, tzatziki, or garlic yogurt sauce.
Notes
Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
For extra crispiness, fry briouats in hot oil instead of baking.
Use minced lamb, beef, or mushrooms for filling variations.
Add raisins or dates for a sweet contrast.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 briouat
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
