Easy Chicken Pastilla
Recipe by Hervé Cuisine
A simplified version of the traditional Moroccan chicken pastilla, made with brick pastry sheets, toasted almonds, spiced chicken and a touch of powdered sugar. Ideal for a festive meal without the usual complexity.
MediumMoroccanServes 4
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Source Video
33m
Prep
45m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 28m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$15.05
Per serving:$3.76
Critical Success Points
- • Blanch and peel the almonds for optimal texture
- • Toast the almonds to the core without burning
- • Cook the chicken with spices to develop aromas
- • Precise layering to prevent leaks
- • Bake until perfect golden colour
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Hot oil during almond toasting can splatter; keep the heat medium.
- • The oven reaches 180°C: use kitchen gloves when removing the sheet.
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