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Phyllo Chicken Recipe (wraps) Rolls (Msakhan)
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This chicken roll is so versatile, it can be served as an appetizer or a main dish. It is served often in the meza/appetizer part of the meal. The rolls can be made in advance and baked right before serving. The crunchy outside with the flavorful filling are eye opening and very filling. Ingredients 3 cups cooked chicken 2 cups sliced onions 3 tbs olive oil 2 tbs Dede's sumac spice 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup melted butter 1 package phyllo dough Directions In a sauce pan add olive oil and onions and cook on medium heat, shred chicken and add to onions, add salt if chicken is not salted, cook for 5 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove from heat and add sumac, paprika, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Lay out 1 layer of phyllo dough and cut into 8 x 10 inch size, brush with butter. Add 2 tbs chicken to 1 sheet of phyllo dough, fold in sides and roll. Repeat until all chicken is done. Place rolls open end down in a pan and brush with butter on top. Cook in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown, serve as a side dish or appetizer.

Phyllo Chicken Recipe (wraps) Rolls (Msakhan)

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Yield: 4
Level: Easy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 cups sliced onions
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs Dede's sumac spice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 package phyllo dough

Directions

In a sauce pan add olive oil and onions and cook on medium heat, shred chicken and add to onions, add salt if chicken is not salted, cook for 5 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove from heat and add sumac, paprika, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Lay out 1 layer of phyllo dough and cut into 8 x 10 inch size, brush with butter. Add 2 tbs chicken to 1 sheet of phyllo dough, fold in sides and roll. Repeat until all chicken is done. Place rolls open end down in a pan and brush with butter on top. Cook in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown, serve as a side dish or appetizer.
Phyllo Chicken Recipe (wraps) Rolls (Msakhan)
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 cups sliced onions
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs Dede's sumac spice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 package phyllo dough

Directions

In a sauce pan add olive oil and onions and cook on medium heat, shred chicken and add to onions, add salt if chicken is not salted, cook for 5 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove from heat and add sumac, paprika, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Lay out 1 layer of phyllo dough and cut into 8 x 10 inch size, brush with butter. Add 2 tbs chicken to 1 sheet of phyllo dough, fold in sides and roll. Repeat until all chicken is done. Place rolls open end down in a pan and brush with butter on top. Cook in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown, serve as a side dish or appetizer.


This chicken roll is so versatile, it can be served as an appetizer or a main dish. It is served often in the meza/appetizer part of the meal. The rolls can be made in advance and baked right before serving. The crunchy outside with the flavorful filling are eye opening and very filling.
great idea :)
By: dedemed
It sounds great cannot wait to try it, I do it with flour tortilla and use only olive oil, it is a hit with my friends
By: ghazi371
I would serve it with one of my salads, maybe the fattoush salad would work :)
By: dedemed
Great recipe Dede! I was wondering, are there any good greens that go with this dish?
By: metalmystic
it's very easy and flavorful ;)
By: dedemed
Hmmm, I love this Traditional Palestinian dish.
By: Britz4Gaza
wonderful, I hope you liked them. Don't forget to check out other EASY recipes on my site :)
By: dedemed
They look yummy!! My girlfriend is going to make these tonite!!!!!Thank you for the post!!
By: madgreek68
thank you so much for the nice comment :)
By: dedemed
Dede your beautiful as well as talented...your husband must be very proud!!! keep up the good work. I have been in the restaurant business for a long time and I am learning from you
By: 1salrub
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
By: EllysaE
i do not have any formal training...just been cooking since I can walk and talk :)
By: dedemed
hey Dede, i think you are amazing i have been watching your videos for a little while now, and you have amazing tips. i was just wondering if you had an formal training such as cooking classes or did you just learn from experience and cultur e. also i'm muslim, do you use halal meats
By: PeligrosaPrincess
i see, thanks for the answer and merry christmas.
By: Metralhas
it helps to separate the layers and makes it crispy :)
By: dedemed
what is the effect of the butter/olive oil in the phyllo?
By: Metralhas
yes, you can definitely use lavash bread as well, it will taste great! You can find the written recipe on my site, good luck and HAPPY COOKING!
By: dedemed
my sister made this for us in palestine when we went to on vacation! but she used lavash bread. either way im going to make this tonight with filo dough and see how it comes out.
By: XxRebeLLyeLLxX
thank you, I have never heard of Layali Lebnan and I am Lebanese. Please describe and I'll find you the recipe :)
By: dedemed
Hello Dedemed I just wanna let you know that you are an amazing cook i love your recipes and videos. I have a request hopefully when u have time show us how u make Layali Lebnan the real one. All the best keep up the good work and thank you very much for posting these videos
By: loreenlor
Nice work, we liked your video very much so we embedded it on ChefCommons w/ link back and reference to Youtube. (Let us know if you don't wish for it to be featured)
By: chefcommons
you can get the phyllo dough in any grocery store in the freezer section :)
By: dedemed
hasnaa: thinks for aaal his delicious dishes ,please can u tell me from where i can get the phyllo dough i live in the usa and it's hard to find it
By: freefalcon71
I love that, its so easy. Thanks I will try that for sure
By: mona753
you're welcome :)
By: dedemed

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