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Chicken Esfiha

Chicken Esfiha

Indulge in the perfect blend of textures and flavors with this Chicken Esfiha recipe. These delightful pastries will capture your heart and palate!

Ratings 4.6 from 5 votes
Cuisine ,
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Rest Time: 60 mins Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Cooking Temp 350  °C
Servings 8
Estimated Cost $  10
Calories 300
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Paleo
Description

Indulge in the perfect blend of textures and flavors with this Chicken Esfiha recipe. These delightful pastries will capture your heart and palate!

Ingredients for Chicken Esfiha
    Dough Ingredients
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 0.5 cup sesame seeds
  • 1.5 tablespoons instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup oil
    • Filling Ingredients
  • 4 cups raw spinach, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing)
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 unit onion, chopped
  • 1 unit tomato, chopped, seedless
  • 1.14 pounds cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • to taste unit salt
Instructions
    Preparing the Dough
  1. Step 1: Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and sesame seeds, and set aside.

  2. Step 2: Blend Wet Ingredients

    Blend the yeast, salt, sugar, oil, and spinach in a blender.

  3. Step 3: Combine and Knead

    Pour the blended liquid over the dry ingredients, mix well, and knead until smooth and elastic.

  4. Step 4: Rest the Dough

    Allow the dough to rest in a bowl covered with a cloth until it doubles in size.

    5. Making the Filling
  5. Step 5: Sauté Veggies

    In a pan, sauté the garlic and onion in oil.

  6. Step 6: Add Tomato and Chicken

    Then, add the chopped tomato and sauté until it releases water. Add the shredded chicken and stir to combine with the seasoning, adding salt to taste.

  7. Step 7: Thicken Filling

    Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and pour it into the pan to make the filling creamier. Finally, add the parsley.

    8. Assembling the Esfiha
  8. Step 8: Shape the Pastries

    Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and place a bit of filling in the center of each circle. Fold to shape into triangles.

  9. Step 9: Bake

    Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated medium oven (350°F) for about 20 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 5421kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 296.9g457%
Saturated Fat 25.0g125%
Trans Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 377mg126%
Sodium 4497.5mg188%
Potassium 4363.1mg125%
Total Carbohydrate 495.9g166%
Dietary Fiber 44.8g180%
Sugars 23.6g
Protein 204.0g408%
Vitamin A 692.99 IU
Vitamin C 72.79 mg
Calcium 1032.85 mg
Iron 42.02 mg
Vitamin D 0.00 IU
Vitamin E 60.01 IU
Vitamin K 718.27 mcg
Thiamin 7.29 mg
Riboflavin 4.48 mg
Niacin 93.80 mg
Vitamin B6 6.31 mg
Folate 2150.33 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.10 mcg
Phosphorus 2714.68 mg
Magnesium 796.53 mg
Zinc 17.98 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve warm for the best experience!

Keywords: Chicken, Esfiha, Pastry, Snack
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