20-Min Crispy Chicken Ouzi
Shredded rotisserie chicken wrapped in crispy phyllo with warm spices and a hint of lemon. Baked until golden, it's the TikTok-easy version of Syria's beloved pastry.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 6 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix shredded chicken with lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until fragrant.
- 2
Brush one phyllo sheet with melted butter. Layer 2 more sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
- 3
Spoon half the chicken mixture and half the pine nuts along one long edge, leaving a 2-inch border.
- 4
Roll tightly from the filling side, tucking in the sides as you go. Brush the outside generously with butter.
- 5
Repeat steps 2–4 with remaining phyllo, chicken, and pine nuts. Place both rolls seam-side down on a sheet pan.
- 6
Bake for 10–12 minutes until deep golden brown and edges curl slightly. Slice and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- small bowl
- pastry brush
- oven (400°F)
- knife
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