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Msmen Filled with Chicken
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Msmen Filled with Chicken

1 h 30 minServes 9Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

9 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains500 g
  • saltSpices7 g
  • honeyPantry12 g
  • lukewarm water (lukewarm)Beverages275 ml
  • baking powderPantry6 g
  • sunflower oilPantry5 ml
  • yellow onion (chopped)Produce220 g
  • chicken thighs (finely chopped)Meat550 g
  • ras el hanoutSpices5 g
  • turmeric powderSpices2 g
  • cayenne powderSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • saltSpices4 g
  • dried parsleySpices1 g
  • olive oil (for frying the onion)Pantry30 ml
  • cheese (sliced)Dairy9 pieces
  • sunflower oil (for greasing hands and work surface)Pantry40 ml

per serving

Nutrition

326kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
14 g
Fat
10 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Rolling pin
  • pizza cutter

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Place the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
    • Make a well in the center and add the honey and water.
    • Mix for 10-12 minutes until smooth.
    • Add the sunflower oil and knead for another minute.
    Step 1
  2. Rest the dough

    • Cover the dough and let it rest.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken mixture

    • Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the finely chopped chicken thighs, ras el hanout, turmeric powder, cayenne powder, garlic powder and salt.
    • Cook for 6-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
    • Stir in the dried parsley and mix well.
    Step 3
  4. Cool the filling

    • Let the chicken mixture cool completely.
    Step 4
  5. Shape the dough balls

    • Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces of about 85 g each.
    • Shape them into balls.
    • Grease your hands with oil and flatten a dough ball on an oiled work surface.
    • Cover and let rest.
    Step 5
  6. Stretch the dough

    • Grease your work surface again and place the dough on it.
    • Using your fingertips, gently stretch it from the center outward into a very thin sheet, approximately 38 x 33 cm.
    • Regularly oil your hands to prevent tearing.
    Step 6
  7. Fill and fold

    • Use a pizza cutter to make 4 small cuts around the edges to make folding easier, dividing the dough into three sections.
    • Place a slice of cheese on the dough and top with a portion of the chicken mixture.
    • Fold the dough from left to right.
    • Place the filled msmen on a sheet of parchment paper.
    Step 7
  8. Cook the msmen

    • Cook in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked on both sides.
    Step 8