Andriana’s Kotopita - Greek-Cypriot Chicken Pie Recipe | KALI OREXI

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber and nutrients.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and cost-effective.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and is versatile.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet until hot.

Add 4 whole onions and sauté until they start to brown.

Mix in mushrooms and carrot, then add parsley, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, and paprika.

Pour in some wine and let it cook until the liquid reduces.

Add the chicken and mix well, then let it cool down.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, vinegar, and warm water until combined.

Knead the dough and divide it into 8 pieces, letting it rest for 2 hours under plastic wrap.

Roll out a piece of dough, place filling inside, and top with feta cheese.

Place the filled dough in a baking dish, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Bake in the oven at 180°C for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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