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Chicken Pastilla Cigars (Finger food version)

Chicken Pastilla Cigars: 5 Irresistible Party Pleasers


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A savory finger food version of traditional Chicken Pastilla, wrapped in crispy pastry.


Ingredients

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  • 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 ground turmeric
  • 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 sheets of phyllo pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Add shredded chicken, spices, almonds, parsley, and sugar. Mix well.
  4. Lay out phyllo pastry and cut into strips.
  5. Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at one end of each strip.
  6. Roll the pastry over the filling, folding in the sides to secure it.
  7. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Serve warm for best flavor.
  • Can be prepared ahead of time and frozen before baking.
  • Adjust spices to taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Chicken Pastilla, finger food, appetizer, Moroccan cuisine