Chicken Phyllo Rolls (Msakhan)
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These flaky phyllo rolls are filled with tangy seasoned chicken and sweet onions. They're perfect as finger food or a light lunch.
Recipe type: Meaty Mediterranean Lunches
Serves: 12 rolls
Ingredients
- 3 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 TB. sumac
- 1 pkg. frozen phyllo dough (12 sheets)
- 1 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat extra-virgin olive oil. Add chicken, and brown for 5 minutes, breaking up chunks with a wooden spoon.
- Add white onion and salt, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat, stir in sumac, and set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
- Lay first sheet of phyllo on a plate, brush with melted butter. Place second sheet of phyllo on top, and brush with melted butter. Cut sheets in half.
- Place 3 tablespoons chicken mixture at end of phyllo, fold over sides, and roll phyllo with filling. Place on a baking sheet, and brush top with more melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Tasty Tip
You can make a large number of these rolls and freeze them for quick, grab-and-go lunches later. After rolling the phyllo dough and adding the filling, place the rolls on a baking sheet and freeze. When they're frozen, transfer the rolls to a plastic bag.
You can make a large number of these rolls and freeze them for quick, grab-and-go lunches later. After rolling the phyllo dough and adding the filling, place the rolls on a baking sheet and freeze. When they're frozen, transfer the rolls to a plastic bag.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 roll Calories: 356 Fat: 25g Saturated fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 21g Sodium: 514mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 12g Cholesterol: 81mg