Moroccan Chicken Basteeya - Chicken Farmers

Moroccan Chicken Basteeya - Chicken Farmers

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Basteeya (or pastilla) is sweet and savoury pie wrapped in a phyllo-type pastry that is popular in Moroccan cuisine. It’s an excellent way to use up leftover…

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) hot pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) saffron threads
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded dark meat
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped green olives
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole toasted almonds
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) icing sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 8 phyllo sheets
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted

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