20-Min Chicken Ouzi
Crispy phyllo wraps stuffed with spiced chicken and fragrant rice, finished with a golden sear. A weeknight shortcut to the Syrian classic, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or basmati)
- 6 sheets phyllo sheets
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1.5 tsp allspice, cinnamon, and black pepper mix
- ¼ cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Toss shredded chicken with cooked rice, spice mix, and half the nuts. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Lay one phyllo sheet flat, brush lightly with melted butter. Spoon filling along one edge, then roll tightly into a log.
- 3
Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling to make 6 rolls total.
- 4
Heat remaining butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Sear rolls seam-side down until golden, ~2 minutes per side.
- 5
Transfer to a plate. Scatter reserved nuts on top and drizzle with any pan butter.
- 6
Serve hot, whole or halved.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- spoon
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