Print
Email
Add a photoServings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 x Chicken breast
- 3 lrg Onion, minced
- 3 x Large eggs plus 1 yolk
- 150 gm Almonds, toasted and minced
- 1 Tbsp. Coriander seeds
- 2 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Saffron
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Allspice
- 1 x Clove
- 1 Tbsp. Grated ginger root
- Â Â Extra oil">virgin olive oil and veg. oil
- 10 x Phyllo leaves
- Â Â Salt and pepper, to taste
- Â Â Powdered cinnamon
- Â Â Confectioner's sugar
Directions
- 1. Grind spices
- 2. Cook chicken in oil to brown.
- 3. . Stir in onions
- 4. .Stir in salt, pepper and spices.
- 5.. Let cook till dry.
- 6. Add in 1/2 a c. water or possibly chicken broth.
- 7. Simmer covered for 40 to 45 min. Adding more water if needed and turning pcs a few times while cooking.
- 8. Once cooked , transfer chicken to a plate. Let cold and cut into bite size pcs.
- 9. Meanwhile , let the sauce reduce by half till thick.
- 10. Arrange phyllo leaves in a spring form pan , oiled. Place 1 leaf in the bottom and arrange 8, overlapping on sides of pan, in such a way which they surpass the boards of the pan. Oiling each leaf as you go.
- 11. Beat Large eggs and egg yolk and stir into sauce and cook till it becomes creamy.
- 12. Arrange chicken in the bottom of prepared pan. Top it with almonds and then with the cream. Keep alternating layers in this fashion.
- 13. Cover with 1 phyllo leaf . Baste with oil.
- 14. Turn the part of the leaves toward the middle on top of the filling.
- 15. Baste top with oil.
- 16. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 45 min.
- 17. Let stand 10 min.
- 18. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top and serve.
- NOTES : In my opinion one of the most wonderful dishes ever.
Toolbox
Add the recipe to which day?
Adding to Planner
Languages
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 486g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 800 | |
| Calories from Fat 309 | 39% |
| Total Fat 35.46g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 6.86g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 357mg | 119% |
| Sodium 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium 944mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 85.64g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 49% |
| Sugars 10.74g | 7% |
| Protein 40.12g | 64% |
Advertisement
Advertisement
Leave a review or comment
Leave a review
Sign Up — Free Membership it's free!
Recently featured in
DailyCandy, Trendhunter, Eater, LaunchSquad, Mashable, Killer Startups & San Jose Mercury News
DailyCandy, Trendhunter, Eater, LaunchSquad, Mashable, Killer Startups & San Jose Mercury News
Or connect via:
