Tavuk Borek (Turkish Chicken Pastries) Recipe

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Tavuk Borek (Turkish Chicken Pastries)
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Directions:

  1. Steam the chicken breast over boiling water for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked, set aside to cool; then, once cooled, remove the skin and bones and finely chop the flesh.
  2. Heat the butter, add the flour and cook over a moderate heat for a few minutes, stirring. Gradually add the milk, bring to the boil, then immediately lower the heat and simmer over a low heat for 2 minutes and add the cinnamon and raisins and season to taste with salt and pepper. Then set aside to cool, covering the surface with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. When the sauce is cool, stir through the chicken.
  3. Cut the pastry lengthways into three strips. Cover with a tea towel. Take one strip of pastry, brush lightly with oil and place a little filling at one end. Fold over end and sides and roll up neatly. Place seam side down on a greased baking tray. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Brush tops with a little oil and bake in a moderate oven (180°C; 350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
  4. Serve warm.
  5. Note: To make the Borek as a main meal make double the quantity of filling, by following the instructions in steps 1 and 2. Leave the pastry whole, and use 3 lightly oiled sheets to line the base of a suitable lightly oiled pan. Once the filling mixture has cooled, place it over the pastry and cover it with 3 more lightly oiled sheets. Sprinkle it with water and lightly score the surface. Bake as in step 3 but for 35-40 minutes, or until golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 87.18 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.76g 12%
Cholesterol 6.44mg 2%
Sodium 37.5mg 2%
Potassium 49.03mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.01g 1%
Sugars 0.81g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 0.83g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 302.73 Kcal (1267 kJ)
Calories from fat 242.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.95g 12%
Cholesterol 22.35mg 2%
Sodium 130.22mg 2%
Potassium 170.25mg 1%
Total Carbs 13.94g 1%
Sugars 2.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 1%
Protein 2.87g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 86.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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