Moroccan Chicken Bastilla

An authentic recipe for Moroccan Chicken Bastilla, combining savory spiced chicken, rich eggs, and sweet almonds inside a flaky, golden crust.

Level Hard Prep 45 min Cook 60 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

105 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 45m

Cook 60m

Level Hard

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for Moroccan Chicken Bastilla, combining savory spiced chicken, rich eggs, and sweet almonds inside a flaky, golden crust.

A magnificent Moroccan pie featuring spiced chicken, savory eggs, and sweet crunchy almonds wrapped in crispy layers.

In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine chicken, onions, olive oil, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and pepper with a splash of water. Simmer covered until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken from the pot, let cool slightly, and shred the meat, discarding any bones.
Increase heat under the remaining onion sauce to reduce liquid. Stir in beaten eggs continuously until scrambled and thick, then mix in chopped cilantro.
Fry or roast blanched almonds until golden, then coarsely chop and mix with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer buttered phyllo sheets in a round pie dish, overlapping the edges.
Add the layer of shredded chicken, followed by the egg mixture, and top with the crunchy almond mixture.
Fold the overlapping edges of pastry over the filling, add extra buttered sheets on top to seal, and tuck edges neatly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
35 min
Invert onto a serving platter, dust generously with powdered sugar, and create a decorative diamond pattern with ground cinnamon.

Calories 540

Protein 28g

Carbs 45g

Fat 28g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 12g

Sodium 410mg

Serving Size 1 slice

Prep 45 min

Cook 60 min

Total 105 min

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An extraordinary sweet-and-savory masterpiece of Moroccan cuisine with incredible textures.

A magnificent Moroccan pie featuring spiced chicken, savory eggs, and sweet crunchy almonds wrapped in crispy layers.

Summary

An authentic recipe for Moroccan Chicken Bastilla, combining savory spiced chicken, rich eggs, and sweet almonds inside a flaky, golden crust.

Brush every layer of phyllo dough thoroughly with melted butter to ensure maximum crispiness
Ensure the chicken filling is well-drained before assembly to keep the pastry from getting soggy
Use high-quality Saigon cinnamon for the best aromatic flavor profile