Chicken Bastilla (Pie) Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 lbs whole chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron, ground
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 7 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 lb phyllo dough, thawed (about 24 leaves)
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups almonds, sliver, blanch
• 2 tablespoons sugar