Curry Chicken Bricks

Curry Chicken Bricks is a medium Moroccan recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking by Nissou on YouTube.

Prep: 38 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 1 hr

Cost: $8.45 total, $2.11 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cuillères à soupe Olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • 2 unités Yellow onions (finely chopped)
  • 400 g Chicken breast (diced, skinless)
  • 3 cuillères à soupe Curry powder (mild or medium to taste)
  • 0.5 cuillère à soupe Ground black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 5 cuillères à soupe Thick crème fraîche (30 % fat)
  • 6 feuilles Brick pastry sheets (thawed if frozen)
  • 6 demi‑tranches Cheddar cheese (hamburger type) (melts when cooked)
  • 500 ml Frying oil (sunflower or peanut oil, for frying)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil

    Heat 2 cuillères à soupe of olive oil in the sauté pan over medium heat until it becomes slightly shimmering.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: feu moyen (~180°C)

  2. Sauté the onions

    Add the finely chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until they become translucent.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Brown the chicken

    Add the chicken dice, increase heat slightly and brown for 6‑8 minutes until they develop a nice color.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: feu moyen‑vif

  4. Season

    Sprinkle 3 cuillères à soupe of curry and 0.5 cuillère à soupe of black pepper, mix for 1 minute. Do not add salt, the curry already contains it.

    Time: PT1M

  5. Add the crème fraîche

    Pour 5 cuillères à soupe of thick crème fraîche, stir until a homogeneous sauce forms and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Cool the filling

    Remove the pan from heat, transfer the filling to a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes before assembling.

    Time: PT10M

  7. Prepare the assembly

    On each half sheet of brick pastry, place 1 cuillère à soupe of filling then a half‑slice of cheddar cheese.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Fold the bricks

    Fold the brick into a triangle or wallet shape, lightly pressing the edges with a little water to seal.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Cooking – frying

    Heat the frying oil to 180°C, dip the bricks and fry 2‑3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 180°C

  10. Drain

    Remove the fried bricks and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
18 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: non-vegetarian, contains gluten, contains dairy, low-calorie

Allergens: milk, gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Curry Chicken Bricks

Recipe by Cooking by Nissou

Crispy bricks filled with a creamy curry chicken filling, perfect for Ramadan or a quick meal. The filling can be prepared ahead of time, then the bricks are assembled and fried (or baked) for a golden and tasty result.

MediumMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
31m
Prep
19m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h
Total

Cost Breakdown

$8.45
Total cost
$2.11
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Brown the chicken until fully cooked
  • Cool the filling before folding
  • Properly seal the brick edges to prevent oil leaks

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with very hot oil: wear kitchen gloves or use a slotted spoon to avoid splatters
  • Never leave the oil unattended
  • Handle hot bricks with tongs to avoid burns

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