Algerian Chicken Bourek (Chicken Rolls) - Chekchouka

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: spring roll wrappers

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while spring roll wrappers are often less expensive.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat, and cottage cheese is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cinnamon; cook for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Lay out phyllo dough sheets and brush with olive oil.

Place a spoonful of chicken mixture on one end of the phyllo sheet.

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

Seal the edges with a beaten egg.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the boureks in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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