Chicken & Spinach Filo Parcels

20 minutes + 35 minutes Serves 4
Feed Four Summer Feed Four Chicken Spinach Filo
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Ingredients

  • 20g butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 400g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • Zest of 1/2 a lemon
  • 400g chicken breasts, cut in half
  • ½ tsp dried tarragon
  • 20g butter, melted, for brushing
  • 8 x sheets filo pastry
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 60g salad leaves
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt & pepper to taste
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How to Use Filo Pastry

Method

  • 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

  • 1. Place the chicken breasts into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and cool until easy to handle and shred into pieces.

  • 2. In a medium sized saucepan melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic cooking for 2 or 3 minutes without browning. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, stirring until the sauce has thickened.

  • 3. Chop spinach roughly.

  • 4. Into a large bowl place the spinach, lemon zest, tarragon, white sauce, chicken and season well. Stir to combine well and allow to cool completely.

  • 5. When ready to assemble place one sheet of filo on the bench, brush with butter and top with another sheet. Place a quarter of the mixture at one end then fold and roll into a parcel. Place onto a baking tray, and continue to make the remaining parcels. Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crisp.

  • 6. Serve with a green salad.

  • TIP: Wrap any leftover pastry well and use on another occasion. It will last in the fridge for 2 weeks.

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