Pastilla (Sweet-Savory Chicken Pie)

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in
• 2 onions, grated
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups almonds, toasted and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
• 1 tbsp cinnamon, plus more for dusting
• 12 sheets phyllo or warqa dough
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 1Simmer chicken with onions, saffron, ginger, cinnamon stick, and salt in water to cover until tender, about 35 minutes.
2. 2Remove chicken, shred the meat, and reduce the cooking liquid; stir in beaten eggs over low heat until scrambled and creamy.
3. 3Combine chopped almonds with powdered sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon for the almond filling.
4. 4Layer buttered phyllo sheets in a round pan, add a layer of almond mixture, then the egg mixture, then shredded chicken, and top with more phyllo, brushing each layer with butter.
5. 5Fold edges over to seal and brush the top with butter.
6. 6Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until golden and crisp.
7. 7Dust with powdered sugar and a crosshatch of cinnamon before serving.

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