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Msmen Filled with Chicken

  • Author: Any
  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Moroccan
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These delicious Msmen pastries are filled with a flavorful chicken mixture and gooey cheese, making them a perfect snack or meal. The crispy outer layer paired with the savory filling creates a delightful combination of textures and flavors.


Ingredients

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DOUGH

  • 500 g flour
  • 7 g salt
  • 12 g honey
  • 275 ml water
  • 6 g baking powder
  • 5 ml sunflower oil

CHICKEN MIXTURE

  • 220 g yellow onion
  • 550 g chicken thighs
  • 5 g ras el hanout
  • 2 g turmeric powder
  • 3 g cayenne powder
  • 3 g garlic powder
  • 4 g salt
  • 1 g dried parsley
  • 10 ml olive oil

EXTRA

  • cheese
  • sunflower oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Mix flour, salt, honey, water, baking powder, and sunflower oil until a smooth dough forms. Rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken Mixture: Cook onion and chicken with spices and olive oil until tender. Shred chicken and mix with parsley.
  3. Assemble and Cook: Roll out dough, add chicken mixture and cheese, fold, and cook in a pan until crispy.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with different meats or vegetables.
  • Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Savory pastries, Moroccan recipe, Chicken-filled snack