Moroccan chicken pastilla recipe for eight
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This celebratory Moroccan pie serves eight. It combines savory chicken filling with a crisp phyllo crust and sweet topping.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 lb
Phyllo dough
16 sheets
Yellow onions
2
Eggs
4
Sliced almonds
1 cup
Fresh cilantro
1 cup
Fresh parsley
1 cup
Ground cinnamon
2 tsp
Ground ginger
1 tsp
Ground turmeric
1 tsp
Saffron threads
1/4 tsp
Honey
2 tbsp
Powdered sugar
1/3 cup
Unsalted butter
8 tbsp
Chicken broth
1 cup
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp
Black pepper
1 tsp
How to make it
- Simmer chicken with onions, herbs, spices, broth, salt, and pepper until tender; shred. 2. Reduce cooking liquid and scramble eggs into it until softly set. 3. Toast almonds and pulse with honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. 4. Layer buttered phyllo in a pie dish. 5. Add chicken, egg mixture, and almonds, then fold phyllo over filling. 6. Bake until deeply golden. 7. Dust with powdered sugar and remaining cinnamon before slicing.
Who this list is for
Moroccan chicken pastilla is for serving eight people a celebratory pie with savory chicken filling, crisp phyllo, almonds, and a sweet topping. It is a full centerpiece, not a quick weeknight sandwich.
How to use this list
Check for ground cinnamon, ground ginger, turmeric, saffron threads, honey, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, chicken broth, kosher salt, and black pepper. Buy chicken thighs, phyllo dough, onions, eggs, sliced almonds, cilantro, and parsley. Keep phyllo dough refrigerated or thaw it according to its package instructions.
Common mistakes
Do not leave phyllo dough exposed while working; it can dry out quickly. Saffron threads and powdered sugar are easy to miss because the amounts are small, but both belong to the listed pastilla. This recipe is for one pie serving eight, not individual pastries.
What is on this list
The filling starts with 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 onions, 4 eggs, chicken broth, and spices. Sixteen phyllo sheets and 8 tablespoons of butter create the crust. Sliced almonds, cilantro, parsley, honey, powdered sugar, saffron, salt, and pepper complete the contrasting savory and sweet elements. Cross off what you own.
Before you go
Check the phyllo package count to ensure it has at least 16 usable sheets. Choose a pan suitable for an eight-serving pie and keep the fresh herbs ready for prep day.
FAQ
Who is "Moroccan chicken pastilla recipe for eight" for?
Moroccan chicken pastilla is for serving eight people a celebratory pie with savory chicken filling, crisp phyllo, almonds, and a sweet topping. It is a full centerpiece, not a quick weeknight sandwich.
How should I use "Moroccan chicken pastilla recipe for eight"?
Check for ground cinnamon, ground ginger, turmeric, saffron threads, honey, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, chicken broth, kosher salt, and black pepper. Buy chicken thighs, phyllo dough, onions, eggs, sliced almonds, cilantro, and parsley. Keep phyllo dough refrigerated or thaw it according to its package instructions.
What should I skip or avoid with "Moroccan chicken pastilla recipe for eight"?
Do not leave phyllo dough exposed while working; it can dry out quickly. Saffron threads and powdered sugar are easy to miss because the amounts are small, but both belong to the listed pastilla. This recipe is for one pie serving eight, not individual pastries.
What is on the "Moroccan chicken pastilla recipe for eight" list?
The filling starts with 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 onions, 4 eggs, chicken broth, and spices. Sixteen phyllo sheets and 8 tablespoons of butter create the crust. Sliced almonds, cilantro, parsley, honey, powdered sugar, saffron, salt, and pepper complete the contrasting savory and sweet elements. Cross off what you own.
What should I do before I go?
Check the phyllo package count to ensure it has at least 16 usable sheets. Choose a pan suitable for an eight-serving pie and keep the fresh herbs ready for prep day.
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