Borek With Chicken Filling (Tavuk Borek)

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Chicken -- diced
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 Large Onions -- chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic -- finely chopped
• 3 Sprigs Thyme
• 3 Large Tomatoes -- finely chopped
• Salt And Pepper -- to taste
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Parsley -- finely chopped
• 1/2 Cup Basil -- finely chopped
• 1 Pound Filo Dough
• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter -- melted

Directions

Brown chicken on all sides in olive oil. Add onions and garlic, cook for 8 minutes. Add thyme, tomatoes, salt, pepper and water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. The sauce should be thick but if it watery boil until it becomes thicker. Remove thyme sprigs and discard. Stir in parsley and basil. Set aside. Unfold filo dough and using one sheet, place some of the filling into the edge of the dough and fold into a triangle shape. Place seam side down on a baking sheet and bake in 375 degree oven until light brown or about 20 minutes.

Depending on the taste, t

his recipe can be made in different forms, as it's shown on the photos. This quantity is enough for 5 to 6 persons.

Creole Chicken - spicy dish from Cuba

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 4 Chicken Breast -- diced
• 2 Large Onion -- diced
• 4 Cloves Garlic -- chopped
• 4 Large Serrano Pepper -- chopped
• 4 Large Tomatoes -- chopped
• 2 Teaspoons Oregano
• 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
• 4 Cups Water
• Salt And Pepper -- to taste
• 1 Can Kidney Beans -- drained
• 4 Large Potatoes -- diced
• 4 Tablespoons Cornstarch -- blended with water

Directions

Saute the chicken, onion, garlic, chilies, tomatoes, oregano and soy sauce for 10 minutes in olive oil. Add water, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until meat is done. Than, add kidney beans and cook all together for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and simmer for 45 minutes or until potatoes are done. Add cornstarch to thicken sause. Serve it over rice.

Caesar Chicken With Barley - Italian recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Pound Chicken
• 1 Can Chicken Broth
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Orzo -- uncooked
• 1 Package Frozen Peas & Carrots
• 3 Tablespoons Caesar Salad Dressing
• 1 Teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Heat oil, cook chicken in oil until brown. Remove chicken, keep warm. Add broth & water to pan, boil, stir in pasta, return to boiling. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir in vegetables & dressing, chicken, sprinkle with pepper, boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered 5 minutes, or until chicken is done.

With this quantity, you can serve 4 portions. Also, the meal could be done both ways, as it is shown on the photos: with big piece of chicken, or with many smaller pieces.

Buon Appetito!