Fatayer with Chicken Filling | Fatayer Recipe | Arabic Food

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition.

Mix yeast with warm water in a bowl and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine all-purpose flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the chicken filling cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat oil for frying.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a circle.

Place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center of each circle and fold to form a triangle, sealing the edges tightly.

Arrange the fatayer on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if baking.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown or fry in hot oil until crispy and golden.

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