Main Dishes

Moroccan Chicken Pie (Pastilla)

Igor Ivanov
June 25, 2016
6

This sweet and savory Moroccan Pie (Pastilla) has a crisp, flaky pastry and a cinnamon flavored chicken, onion, and almond filling inside!

6
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
? cup blanched almonds
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 oz (300g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in bite-size pieces
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup chopped cilantro
7 large filo sheets
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg yolk
confectioner\'s sugar, for garnish
cinnamon, for garnish
The filling. Heat 2½ tablespoons oil in a large saucepan and cook onions over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and just begin to color (about 30 minutes). Meanwhile, in a skillet, fry...
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Nutritions

Calories
355

Sodium
505mg
21% DV

Fat
22g
34% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV
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  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook bacon until the bacon is starting to get crispy and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
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Nutritions

Calories
1105

Sodium
1147mg
47% DV

Fat
114g
176% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV