Çıtır Çıtır Tavuklu Sebzeli Börek
Crispy Chicken and Vegetable Pastry
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Dried oregano
- Paprika
- Mixed vegetables
- Phyllo dough sheets (yufka)
- Eggs
- Milk
- Breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pan and add the diced chicken.
- 2
Sauté the chicken until it is cooked through.
- 3
Season the cooked chicken with salt, dried oregano, and paprika.
- 4
Add the boiled mixed vegetables to the pan.
- 5
Stir everything together until well combined and cook for another minute. Remove the filling from the heat and set it aside to cool.
- 6
Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface.
- 7
Place a spoonful of the chicken and vegetable filling near the wide edge of the phyllo sheet.
- 8
Fold the sides of the phyllo over the filling.
- 9
Roll the phyllo tightly from the wide edge towards the point to form a cylinder, similar to a spring roll. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling.
- 10
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- 11
Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
- 12
Dip each rolled börek first into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 13
Then, roll the egg-coated börek in the breadcrumbs until it is evenly covered.
- 14
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- 15
Carefully place the breaded börek into the hot oil.
- 16
Fry for a few minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 17
Use tongs to remove the cooked börek from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- 18
Serve the crispy chicken and vegetable börek hot.
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