Experience the authentic flavors of Morocco with this Homemade Moroccan Bastilla Recipe — a golden, crispy Moroccan chicken pie that beautifully blends sweet and savory flavors. This traditional Moroccan dish combines spiced chicken, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, toasted almonds, and a delicate phyllo crust for a show-stopping centerpiece.
This step-by-step video shows you how to make Moroccan Bastilla from scratch — from preparing the aromatic filling to layering the buttery phyllo pastry and baking it to golden perfection. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or exploring authentic Moroccan cuisine, this easy yet elegant Bastilla recipe will impress every guest at your table.
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🕒 Recipe Details
Total Time: 2 hours
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Complexity: Moderate / Hard
Cuisine: Moroccan
Course: Main Dish, Dinner, Special Occasion
🥧 Ingredients
Filling:
2 lbs (900g) chicken (thighs, breasts, or drumsticks)
2 medium onions, chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp saffron threads
2 cups (500ml) chicken broth
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
3.5 oz (100g) blanched almonds, toasted and chopped
For Assembly:
8–10 sheets of phyllo dough
4oz (110g) unsalted butter, melted
Powdered sugar and ground cinnamon for garnish
🍽️ Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add chopped onions and sauté for 10 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
Add chicken pieces along with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, saffron, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat.
Pour in the chicken broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove chicken and let it cool before shredding it into small pieces.
In the same pot, add beaten eggs to the broth and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the eggs are set.
Add parsley, cilantro, and the shredded chicken back into the pot. Stir well and cook for a few minutes. Let the filling cool completely.
Brush a round baking dish with melted butter. Layer phyllo sheets in the dish, overlapping them so the edges hang over.
Brush each layer with butter, spread the chicken filling, and sprinkle toasted almonds on top.
Fold over the phyllo edges and cover with more buttered sheets. Tuck in the edges and brush with butter.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Let the Bastilla cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm and enjoy your authentic Moroccan Bastilla!
💬 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Authentic Moroccan flavor — a blend of sweet and savory perfection.
✅ Perfect for celebrations — a traditional dish for weddings and holidays.
✅ Crispy, flaky, and rich — layers of buttery phyllo dough filled with spiced chicken.
✅ Homemade Bastilla that looks and tastes restaurant-quality.
✅ Traditional Moroccan recipe made easy with step-by-step guidance.
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