Turkish Dish "Chicken Bürek" || Easy Homemade Turkish recipe

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can be more economical.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while beef can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein, while sour cream is a budget option.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush with melted butter.

Layer another sheet on top and brush again with butter.

Place a portion of the chicken mixture along one edge of the dough.

Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly to form a log.

Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Place the rolled böreks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm with yogurt on the side.

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