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Hard 1 hr 41 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Chicken Pastilla
A Moroccan celebration pie with saffron chicken, egg-thickened sauce, almonds, cinnamon, and crisp pastry layers.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 8~520 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 50 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 35 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
Katman
- 8 Thin pastry sheets
- 120 g Butter
İç harç
- 800 g Chicken thighs
- 3 Yellow onions
- 0.4 bunch Parsley
For binding
- 4 Eggs
Kıtır
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Almonds
Baharat
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cinnamon
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Ginger
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Turmeric
- 0.2 tsp(~1 ml) Saffron
Üzeri
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
General
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the chicken thighs, onions, parsley, ginger, turmeric, saffron, salt, and black pepper in a pot for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 2
Shred the chicken and thicken the sauce left in the pot.
- 3
Crack the eggs into the sauce one by one and cook while stirring.
- 4
Toast the almonds, then grind them coarsely with the cinnamon and half of the powdered sugar.
- 5
Layer the pastry sheets in the mold, brushing each with melted butter.
- 6
Fill with the chicken, egg sauce, and almond mixture, then close the pastry sheets.
- 7
Bake the pastilla in a 190°C oven for 25 minutes, until browned.
25 min25:00 - 8
Sprinkle the remaining powdered sugar and cinnamon over the top, then slice.
💡 Tip: Reduce excess liquid from the filling before placing it on the pastry; wet filling softens the layers.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice the pastilla hot and serve with orange salad and mint tea.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
28
g protein
42
g carbs
27
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 32%Fat 47%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Pastilla make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Chicken Pastilla take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 50 minutes; 95 minutes in total.Is Chicken Pastilla difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chicken Pastilla have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 42g, fat: 27g.Which allergens does Chicken Pastilla contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chicken Pastilla belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Pastilla need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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