Description
A delightful twist on traditional pastilla, these chicken pastilla cigars offer crispy layers filled with spiced chicken and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add shredded chicken, spices, almonds, raisins, and parsley. Mix well.
- Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at one end of the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a cigar shape and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with more melted butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cigar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chicken Pastilla, Pastilla Cigars, Moroccan Appetizer