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Chicken Pastilla

Savory pie.

120 minutes
Serves 4
Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook Chicken: Brown chicken with onions, cinnamon, and saffron. Add water and simmer until tender (about 45 mins). Remove chicken, shred the meat, and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Egg Mixture: Reduce the remaining chicken cooking liquid until thick. Beat the eggs and slowly stir them into the simmering liquid to create a creamy scrambled egg texture.

  3. 3

    Prepare Almonds: Fry blanched almonds until golden, then pulse in a food processor with powdered sugar and a pinch of cinnamon until coarsely ground.

  4. 4

    Assemble Layers: In a buttered round baking dish, layer 5-6 sheets of phyllo dough (brushing each with melted butter), letting edges hang over. Add the egg mixture, then the shredded chicken, then the almond mixture.

  5. 5

    Fold and Bake: Fold the overhanging phyllo over the filling and top with 2-3 more buttered sheets, tucking them under to form a pie. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden and crisp. Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

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