Moroccan Chicken Briouats (Printer-Friendly)
Delicate pastry triangles filled with spiced chicken, herbs, and toasted almonds for a North African appetizer experience.
# What You'll Need:
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# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant (about 3 minutes). Add the chicken, then the ground spices, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through and liquid has mostly evaporated (8–10 minutes).
02 - Stir in parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and harissa. Cook another 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl, toss toasted almonds with sugar and orange blossom water.
04 - Mix chicken filling with nut mixture in a large bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning.
05 - Place one sheet of brick or filo pastry on a work surface. Brush lightly with melted butter or oil. Place a generous tablespoon of filling near one corner. Fold pastry into a triangle, enclosing the filling as you go (like folding a flag). Seal edge with a bit of butter or oil. Repeat for all briouats.
06 - Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F. Fry briouats, a few at a time, turning once, until golden and crisp (about 2–3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
07 - Serve hot, with extra lemon wedges, harissa, or a yogurt dip if desired.
# Expert Hints:
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- The contrast between shattering crisp pastry and tender, aromatic filling is absolutely addictive
- These freeze beautifully so you can always have impressive appetizers ready for unexpected guests
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- Work quickly with filo pastry and keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying and cracking
- Let the filling cool completely before wrapping, or steam will make the pastry soggy and difficult to handle
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- Seal the final edge of each briouat with extra butter to prevent filling from leaking during frying
- Keep the oil at a steady temperature—if it is too cool, the pastry will be greasy, and too hot will burn the outside before the filling heats through