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Chicken & Ricotta Phyllo Bundles

Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Wrapping dishes in phyllo pastry can give a sense of elegance to the humblest recipe. Here, the delicate texture of ricotta and the bold flavour of oregano highlight the deeper flavour of chicken thighs in this Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Serves
Serves 8
Wrapping dishes in phyllo pastry can give a sense of elegance to the humblest recipe. Here, the delicate texture of ricotta and the bold flavour of oregano highlight the deeper flavour of chicken thighs in this Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Chicken & Ricotta Phyllo Bundles
8
boneless, skinless chicken thighs
8
1/2 pkg
phyllo dough, spelt or whole wheat, if available
200 g
1/4 cup
white wine
60 mL
2 Tbsp
lemon juice
30 mL
3 cloves
garlic, minced
3 cloves
2 tsp
oregano, dried
10 mL
1/2 tsp
black pepper, freshly ground
2.5 mL
1/4 tsp
salt
1.25 mL
1/2 lb
low-fat ricotta cheese
200 g
1
egg(s), medium, beaten
1
2 Tbsp
Parmesan cheese, grated
30 mL
2 Tbsp
parsley, fresh, minced
30 mL
1 Tbsp
butter
15 mL
2 Tbsp
olive oil
30 mL
1/2 tsp
paprika
2.5 mL
Preparation
Serves
Serves 8
  
Cook time : 45 min
 | 
Preparation time : 20 min
Chicken & Ricotta Phyllo Bundles
1
Place frozen phyllo dough in refrigerator for 7-8 hours to thaw overnight. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before using. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2
Make the stuffing by combining white wine, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, pepper, salt, ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese and minced parsley.
3
Melt butter in small bowl in microwave and whisk in olive oil.
4
To make each bundle take one sheet of phyllo and brush the butter/olive oil mixture on it, then fold it in half on a dry work surface. Keep the remainder of the phyllo covered with damp towel to prevent drying out. Centre a chicken thigh on phyllo about 2-inches (5 cm) from short edge. Place ⅛ of the stuffing mix on chicken and pat down using fingers. Fold phyllo edges over chicken and roll up. Place, seam side down, on a baking sheet sprayed with vegetable oil spray.
5
Brush the tops of the bundles with butter/oil. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until golden and chicken is no longer pink inside.


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