Description
Flaky, golden filo pastry nests filled with spicy harissa chicken, creamy feta, and fresh herbs. A bold, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for entertaining or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 6 to 8 sheets filo pastry
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, harissa paste, yogurt, crumbled feta, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, and salt until well combined.
- Lay out filo sheets, cut into quarters. Stack 3 to 4 pieces per nest, brushing with olive oil between each layer.
- Gently press the stacks into the muffin tin to form nest shapes.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each nest. Top with extra feta if desired.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the filo is golden and crisp.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep filo covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying out.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- These nests freeze well and can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg