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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Briouats

Crispy golden phyllo pastry triangles filled with aromatic spiced chicken, onions, and fresh herbs. Perfect for gatherings or as a flavorful appetizer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 briouats
Course: Appetizer, Dinner Party
Cuisine: Moroccan, North African
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast or thigh
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 8 sheets phyllo pastry or brick pastry
  • 1 egg yolk for sealing
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil for brushing
  • dried mint or parsley flakes for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add shredded chicken to the skillet along with cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the spices coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Remove from heat and fold in the fresh parsley and cilantro. Transfer the filling to a wide plate and let it cool completely for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Cut phyllo sheets into 4 strips each (about 3 inches wide). Keep unused sheets covered with a slightly damp towel. Place one heaping tablespoon of filling at the bottom corner of each strip.
  5. Fold the bottom corner over the filling at a 45-degree angle to form a triangle, then continue folding up the strip until you reach the end. Brush the final edge with egg yolk and press firmly to seal.
  6. Arrange triangles on a parchment-lined baking tray with at least 1 inch of space between each. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter or oil.
  7. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy. Let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use brick pastry for a more traditional Moroccan texture if available. Let the filling cool completely before wrapping to avoid tearing the pastry. These can be assembled in advance and baked right before serving. Can also be air-fried at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.