Description
Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats are crispy, golden pastry triangles filled with savory spiced chicken, fresh herbs, and fragrant aromatics. Wrapped in delicate phyllo or brick pastry, they are baked or fried to perfection and make a perfect appetizer or festive snack.
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
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 sheets phyllo dough 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 olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent and aromatic.
Add the shredded chicken to the pan. Stir in cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and mix in fresh parsley and cilantro. Allow the filling to cool completely.
Cut the phyllo or brick pastry into strips approximately 3 inches wide. Work with one strip at a time, keeping the rest covered to prevent drying.
Place a spoonful of filling at the bottom of each strip. Fold the pastry over diagonally into a triangle, continuing until the entire strip is folded. Seal the edge with egg yolk.
Arrange the briouats on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each triangle with melted butter or neutral oil.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Alternatively, fry in hot oil until golden and drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with dried mint or parsley flakes and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These briouats can be prepared in advance and frozen before baking. When ready to use, bake directly from frozen, just add an extra 5 minutes to the baking time. For a healthier option, use an air fryer and lightly spray the pastries with oil.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Fried
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 briouat
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Keywords Moroccan chicken appetizer, chicken briouats, savory pastries, Moroccan finger food