GREEK PHYLLO-WRAPPED CHICKEN

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This is a fairly easy to make dish that you can serve for either a family dinner or for a dinner party. It is excellent served with a steamed green such as spinach or rapini, simply dressed with a little olive oil and garlic.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 egg yolks
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 sheets phyllo pastry
1/3 cup butter, melted
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In bowl, mash together feta cheese, egg yolks and garlic.
  • Mix in onions, parsley, mint and pepper.
  • With sharp knife held horizontally and starting at rounded side, cut chicken in half almost but not all the way through; open like a book.
  • Spread feta mixture evenly on 1 half of each breast; fold breast over to enclose.
  • Place 1 sheet of phyllo on work surface, keeping remainder covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
  • Brush lightly with some of the butter; top with second sheet and brush lightly with butter.
  • Centre 1 breast on phyllo about 2 inches from the short edge; fold long sides over chicken and roll up.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Place in lightly greased baking dish; brush with remaining butter.
  • If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
  • Bake in 350 degree F oven until crisp and golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.9, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 232.5, Sodium 884.8, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2, Protein 35.1

Panda Lilypads
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used a store-bought phyllo dough and it worked perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing.


Prince Sojol
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the phyllo dough was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mirzajani Mirzajani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious. The phyllo dough added a nice crispy texture and the flavors were amazing.


ssekandi dickson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the phyllo dough is perfectly crispy. I love that I can use different types of fillings to change up the flavor.


Johan Pieterse
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The chicken turned out great and the phyllo dough was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Owolabi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was so flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Nambi Pretty
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Samraat Rai
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used a store-bought phyllo dough and it worked perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing.


Ammar Rajput
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the phyllo dough was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


youssef aprahim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious. The phyllo dough added a nice crispy texture and the flavors were amazing.


Sahil Khokhar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the phyllo dough is perfectly crispy. I love that I can use different types of fillings to change up the flavor.


Gabi Perca
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The chicken turned out great and the phyllo dough was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Josh Poulter
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was so flavorful and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


nakitende margret
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the phyllo dough was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Md khalilur Rahman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used a store-bought phyllo dough and it worked perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing.


Comp0
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tofque Larkana
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This Greek Phyllo Wrapped Chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the phyllo dough added a crispy, flaky texture. I will definitely be making this again.


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