Fail-Proof Chicken Pastilla: The Authentic Recipe with the Secret of Fès

Discover the most prestigious dish of Moroccan gastronomy. Our Pastilla recipe combines the crispiness of brick pastry with a tender chicken heart, enhanced by the Secret de Fès marinade. A perfect sweet and savory balance, worthy of the grandest receptions, but simplified for your everyday.

🛒 Ingredients (For 6 people)

For the chicken filling

  • • 500g diced chicken breast
  • • 3 tbsp Secret de Fès marinade
  • • 2 diced onions
  • • 4 beaten eggs

For the almonds & assembly

  • • 100g toasted almonds (crushed)
  • • 1 pinch of cinnamon & 1 tsp of sugar
  • • 1 tbsp butter
  • • A packet of brick pastry sheets

👨‍🍳 Preparation & Assembly (≈ 55 min)

  1. The Oriental Chicken: Sauté the diced chicken with the Secret de Fès marinade for 3-4 min. Add the onions and cook until tender.
  2. The Binding: Incorporate the beaten eggs into the chicken mixture. Stir gently over the heat to bind the filling (like creamy scrambled eggs). Set aside.
  3. The Crunch: Roughly chop the toasted almonds with cinnamon, sugar, and melted butter.
  4. The Assembly: In a dish (or individual portions), layer buttered brick pastry sheets. Place a layer of chicken filling, then a layer of almonds. Close the pastilla by folding the brick pastry sheets towards the center.
  5. The Cooking: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastilla is golden and crispy.

🔥 The 3 pillars of the recipe

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Flavorful Filling

Chicken infused with complex oriental spices.

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Crispy Heart

The irresistible contrast of cinnamon almonds.

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Golden Crust

Perfectly baked and buttered brick pastry.

Secret de Fès Marinade

The aromatic signature of Moroccan haute cuisine in a single jar. The key ingredient to make your pastilla a success.

Discover the marinade

💡 Kaoutar's secret

For quick cooking and perfect crispiness, you can cook your pastillas (individual size) in an Air Fryer: 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F) is enough!

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❓ Your frequently asked questions

Can I prepare pastilla in advance?

Yes, assemble it in the dish and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Bake it just before serving so it's hot and crispy.

Can it be frozen?

Yes, before cooking! To enjoy it, bake it directly from frozen at 180°C (350°F), extending the cooking time by 5 to 10 minutes.

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