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Moroccan Bastilla Burger – Spiced Chicken & Almond

Layers of crispy phyllo-wrapped spiced chicken and toasted almonds tucked into a buttery brioche bun, inspired by Morocco's legendary bastilla pastry. This Fat Switch version slashes 40% of calories by swapping butter-laden phyllo for air-fried phyllo sheets and using Greek yogurt in the harissa aioli—without sacrificing the exotic, crunchy-tender magic.

25m

Prep Time

28m

Cook Time

Servings

372

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 300g skinless chicken breast, ground
✓ 2 brioche burger buns (or 1 bun split)
✓ 6 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed
✓ 1 tsp olive oil spray
✓ 1/4 cup dry-roasted sliced almonds
✓ 2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
✓ 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
✓ 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
✓ Sea salt and black pepper to taste
✓ 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (0% fat)
✓ 2 tbsp mayonnaise
✓ 1.5 tbsp harissa paste
✓ 1 tsp ground cumin
✓ 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
✓ 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
✓ 1 garlic clove, minced
✓ 1 tbsp lemon juice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Harissa Aioli: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, harissa, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. (This is your Fat Switch secret sauce—creamy without the calorie load.)

2. Season and Form the Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken with 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, pinch of cayenne, salt, and pepper. Gently mix to avoid overworking. Divide into 2 patties, slightly smaller than your bun diameter (they'll expand). Set aside.

3. Crisp the Phyllo Shell (Air Fryer Method): Lay 3 phyllo sheets flat on your work surface. Lightly spray each sheet with olive oil (1-2 spritzes total across all 3). Stack them, then wrap around a mound of 1/4 of the sliced almonds and 1/4 of the spiced chicken filling, folding into a loose packet. Repeat for second burger. Air fry at 380°F for 12–14 minutes until golden and crispy.

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4. Cook the Chicken Patty: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high. Cook the remaining spiced chicken patty (reserved from step 2) for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp). This creates an extra protein layer for texture contrast.

5. Toast the Brioche Bun: Lightly butter or spray the cut sides of your brioche bun with 1/4 tsp oil spray. Toast in the skillet or air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and crispy.

6. Assemble the Burger: Spread 1.5 tbsp harissa aioli on the bottom bun. Layer: spinach (or arugula), the crispy phyllo-almond packet, the cooked chicken patty. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses. Top with fresh cilantro and the top bun.

7. Serve Immediately: Eat while the phyllo is still crackling and the brioche is warm. The contrast of textures—crispy phyllo, tender chicken, fluffy bun—is the magic.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories372 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat12g

🏷️ Tags

#Moroccan spiced chicken burger#phyllo crispy burger recipe#Greek yogurt harissa aioli low-calorie

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