betty's mediterranean chicken parcels

Name: Betty's Mediterranean Chicken Parcels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: - 8 chicken thighs or 4 chicken breast fillets (i prefer thighs); - 2 tb oil; - 400g (14 oz) cherry tomotoes, sliced in half; - 3 tsp minced garlic; - 20 kalamata olives, diced small; - 1 tsp dried oregano; - 16 sheets of filo pastry; - 1/3 cup melted butter; - 1 green capsicum (pepper) seeds removed and sliced into thin strips

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Betty Bramanis

Sydney

Updated on Feb 17, 2018

My kids love anything wrapped in pastry! Greek style tomatoes topped on a piece of chicken and wrapped in filo pastry. Serve with chips and a big Greek salad and you're ready to go. This is a recipe that can be made ahead of time and just popped into the oven to cook, perfect for entertaining.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

- 8 chicken thighs or 4 chicken breast fillets (i prefer thighs)
- 2 tb oil
- 400g (14 oz) cherry tomotoes, sliced in half
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 20 kalamata olives, diced small
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 16 sheets of filo pastry
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 green capsicum (pepper) seeds removed and sliced into thin strips

How To Make betty's mediterranean chicken parcels

Step 1

In a heavy based fry pan cook the chicken in the oil so the are completely cooked - about 5-6 minutes each side depending on how thick your chicken is. Set aside to cool a bit.

Step 2

In the same pan, Add the tomatoes and peppers and cook for a full 3 minutes. Add the garlic, olives and oregano and stir until the garlic is fragrant. Add salt and pepper is desired.
Step 3

Grab two filo sheets, top one end with a cooked chicken piece and then top with 2 dessertspoons of tomato sauce. Carefully fold the filo to make a neat parcel. Repeat with all the chicken and tomato sauce. If making these for later - pop on a large plate and cover well and place in the fridge until needed.
Step 4

Place the chicken parcels on a large baking try and brush liberally with the melted butter. Bake in a 180oC (365oF) oven for 20-25 minutes.
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