Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats (Print Version)
Crispy phyllo triangles filled with aromatic spiced chicken, herbs, and touch of honey.
# What You'll Need:
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# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Stir in diced chicken. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
03 - Add cumin, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for 2 minutes to allow spices to bloom and release their aromatic oils.
04 - Drizzle honey over the mixture and add cilantro, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until fully incorporated. Remove from heat and let filling cool slightly.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean surface. Keep remaining sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying. Brush sheet lightly with melted butter.
07 - Place about 2 tablespoons chicken filling near one end of phyllo sheet. Fold one corner over filling to form a triangle. Continue folding triangle over itself, maintaining shape, until reaching the end. Seal tip with beaten egg yolk.
08 - Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling. Arrange briouats on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with additional melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
09 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
10 - Let cool slightly before serving hot or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
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- The way honey balances with warm spices creates an addictive flavor that keeps everyone reaching for more
- These freeze beautifully and re-crisp in the oven, making them perfect for unexpected guests
- The folding process becomes almost meditative once you find your rhythm
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- Phyllo dries out incredibly fast, so keep unused sheets covered with a damp cloth at all times
- The filling must cool slightly before wrapping or the steam will make the phyllo soggy
- Dont skip the honey balance check—the filling should taste slightly sweeter than you want, since baking intensifies all flavors
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- Mix a pinch of turmeric into your melted butter for an even more golden exterior
- If you want extra crispiness, brush the tops with butter again halfway through baking