Moroccan Chicken & Egg Pie (Bisteeya/B’stilla)

Bisteeya, also known as B’stilla, is a traditional Moroccan dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. It is often served during special occasions and is considered a delicacy.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Moroccan Chicken & Egg Pie (Bisteeya/B’stilla)

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Moroccan Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Chicken
• 2 medium Onion
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 100 gram Almonds
• 6 large Eggs
• 100 gram Butter
• 10 sheet Phyllo pastry sheets
• 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large pan, cook the chicken until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
4. Add the spices (cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt) to the pan and cook for another minute.
5. Return the chicken to the pan and add enough water to cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the chicken from the pan and shred it into small pieces.
7. In a separate pan, toast the almonds until golden brown. Remove from heat and chop them.
8. Beat the eggs in a bowl and add them to the chicken mixture. Cook until the eggs are set.
9. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
10. Layer the phyllo pastry sheets in a greased baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
11. Spread the chicken and egg mixture over the phyllo pastry.
12. Fold the excess pastry over the filling, creating a sealed pie.
13. Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon powder.
14. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
15. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.