MINI CHICKEN B'STEEYAS

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B'steeya, a Moroccan specialty, is usually baked as one large "pie." Here, individual ones make delicious finger food.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 54

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons safflower oil
1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), halved
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup golden raisins, finely chopped (optional)
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds (2 ounces), toasted
12 sheets (each 12 by 17 inches) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper; saute, turning once, until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool, then finely chop. Transfer chicken and any juices to a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir 1/4 cup sugar into mixture. Add eggs; cook, stirring, until scrambled but still moist. Transfer to bowl with chicken. Stir in raisins if desired. Season with salt and pepper; let cool.
  • In a food processor, pulse almonds until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl; stir in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • On a clean work surface, unfold a sheet of phyllo with a short side facing you; cover the remaining sheets with a damp kitchen towel. Lightly brush with melted butter; sprinkle with about 1/6 of nut mixture. Lay another phyllo sheet on top; lightly brush with butter. Cut the stack lengthwise into thirds and then crosswise into thirds to make 9 equal rectangles.
  • Working with 1 rectangle at a time, place 1 tablespoon chicken mixture 1 inch from end of a short side, leaving a 1/2-inch border on long sides. Fold 1/2 inch of each long side over filling. Starting from the end with filling, roll into a log. Repeat process to make 54 rolls total. Brush with butter, and arrange seam sides down on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Freeze (uncovered) until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to airtight containers, and freeze until ready to use, up to 6 weeks.
  • To serve, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place logs on parchment-lined baking sheets; bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before dusting with sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm.

Trudy Bling
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I love that these bsteeyas can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Sarah Ortiz
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These mini chicken bsteeyas are so cute and delicious! They're the perfect size for an appetizer or a light meal.


Kenley Fulle
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I've made these bsteeyas several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a party or a potluck.


Aysha Gahi
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I love the combination of flavors in these bsteeyas. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the pastry is flaky and buttery.


Ephraim Masiye
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These were easy to make and tasted great. I would recommend them to anyone.


Jeewantha Fonseka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bsteeyas turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Najea Carmichael
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These were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Mehtab Khaliq
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I made these bsteeyas for my family and they loved them! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and buttery.


Sosuke Yamazaki
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These mini chicken bsteeyas are the perfect appetizer or light meal. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mahlase
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I love that this recipe uses a store-bought puff pastry dough. It makes it so easy to make these bsteeyas, and they still turn out delicious.


Booky Booky
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the pastry is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nasrullah Gujjar
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These mini chicken bsteeyas were a hit at my dinner party! The flaky pastry and tender chicken were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.


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