Main Dishes

Moroccan Chicken Pie (Pastilla)

Igor Ivanov
June 25, 2016
28

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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  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish (such as 11 x 7-inch or deep 8-inch or 9-inch square); set aside.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water, according to...
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Nutritions

Calories
807

Sodium
843mg
35% DV

Fat
44g
67% DV

Protein
53g
107% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
17g
70% DV