Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.
Chicken and Almond Pastilla
A sweet‑savory Moroccan pastilla made with tender chicken, toasted almonds, a honey‑spiced sauce, wrapped in buttered brick pastry and baked. Ideal for celebrations or a convivial meal.
Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist
Cost Breakdown
Critical Success Points
- • Brown the chicken
- • Add the spices and liquid
- • Reduce the sauce
- • Incorporate the honey and eggs
- • Brush the brick sheets
- • Assemble the pastilla
- • Bake
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Hot oil for frying the almonds can cause burns – keep a lid nearby.
- • The oven reaches 160°C; use kitchen gloves when removing the dish.
☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos
We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
Homemade brick pastry sheets for Ramadan
Learn how to make ultra‑thin homemade brick pastry sheets, perfect for Ramadan recipes. This light dough made with flour, salt and water rests for 30 minutes then cooks in very thin layers in a non‑stick pan. Cooking tips, storage and variations included.
Mini sweet‑savory chicken pastilla
Mini Moroccan chicken pastillas, filled with toasted almonds, rice vermicelli and drizzled with honey, combining crunch and sweetness. Perfect as an appetizer or starter, they are crispy, spiced and easy to make at home.
Moroccan stuffed bread
Soft pan-fried stuffed bread, a specialty of southeastern Morocco (Berbers). A dough made from white flour, semolina and whole wheat flour, risen twice, then filled with a mixture of veal, onions, peppers and spices, quickly cooked in a pan. Ideal for a convivial meal or a snack with mint tea.
Traditional Moroccan Harira
Spicy and comforting soup from Morocco, essential during Ramadan. This harira combines red meat, legumes, tomatoes, spices and fine pasta, all brightened with a splash of lemon and fresh herbs. Easy to prepare with a pressure cooker or a classic pot.
Kefta au four
Kefta au four, une préparation simple de boulettes de viande hachée épicées, cuites au four sur un lit d'oignons et de tomates. Le résultat est juteux, parfumé et parfait pour un repas convivial, accompagné de haricots verts sautés ou de frites.
Mini Batbouts with Chicken and Semolina Stuffed with Meat, Mozzarella and Olives (oven‑crisped)
Traditional Moroccan recipe for the first meal of Ramadan: flat breads (batbouts) filled with spiced chicken, and large flaky semolina cakes stuffed with ground meat, Chinese vermicelli, olives and mozzarella, baked in the oven or pan. Ideal for sharing with family.