
Moroccan chicken pie with almonds and cinnamon
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr 25 min
Servings
8
1 pie (10-inch)
Difficulty
Advanced
Cost
Moderate
$$
Moroccan chicken pie with almonds and cinnamon
A stunning Moroccan pastry of shredded spiced chicken, eggs, and toasted almonds wrapped in crispy warqa pastry and dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Sweet meets savory perfection.
45m
Prep Time
40m
Cook Time
85m
Total Time
8
Servings
Hard
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
Bastilla (or pastilla) is the crown jewel of Moroccan cuisine—layers of flaky pastry enclosing a fragrant filling of spiced chicken, custard-like eggs, and crunchy almonds. It's unlike anything else.
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Shop sheet pan options for this recipeSimmer chicken with onion, spices, and 1 cup water for 30 minutes. Remove chicken, shred meat, and reduce the broth.
Pour beaten eggs into the reduced broth, stirring to create a soft, creamy scramble. Set aside.
Mix ground almonds with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
Layer phyllo in a buttered round pan, fill with egg mixture, then chicken, then almond mixture. Fold phyllo over and brush with butter.
Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden. Flip onto a plate and dust generously with powdered sugar and cinnamon lattice.
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
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The powdered sugar and cinnamon dusting is essential—don't skip it.
Best served immediately. Refrigerate leftovers for 2 days.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes to re-crisp the pastry.
Per serving (220mg) · 8 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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