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
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)
Sauté the onions
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until they become translucent.
Time: PT5M
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
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
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
Cool the filling
Remove the pan from heat, transfer the filling to a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes before assembling.
Time: PT10M
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
Fold the bricks
Fold the brick into a triangle or wallet shape, lightly pressing the edges with a little water to seal.
Time: PT5M
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
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






