Greek Chicken & Phyllo Pies (Air Fryer & Oven Recipe) Kotopita

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Ingredients
8-10 sheets of (#4) phyllo
4 oz (113g) butter, melted
optional: sesame seeds for garnish
For the Filling:
1 and 1/2 pounds (680g) boneless chicken thighs
2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
black pepper to taste
8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz (113g) feta cheese
1 egg
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 large roasted red pepper, diced
a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken in a tray and drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over it. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F for 5 minutes. Add the chicken to the basket and cook for 10 minutes on one side. Flip and cook 5 additional minutes on the other side. Set aside to cool.
Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C. Bake the chicken for about 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
Make the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and scallions and mix together. Add the remaining filling ingredients. Chop the chicken and add to the filling. Mix together until incorporated.
Assemble the pies: Place a sheet of phyllo onto a clean work surface and drizzle butter on top. Layer another sheet of phyllo over it and drizzle with butter.
Place 4 tablespoons of filling in the center and fold the sides over the filling drizzling butter before each fold. Place the pie seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the pies with butter and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Air Fryer Instructions: Set the air fryer to 350 °F and bake the pies for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 °F, 180 °C and bake on the center rack for about 50 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Serve the pies warm with tztaziki on the side. Kali Orexi!
Notes
Freezer Instructions: Assemble the pies and freeze until set. Transfer to freezer-safe bags or wrap the tray tightly with plastic wrap. They will keep fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake them frozen in a preheated oven (350 °F) until golden. About an hour.
Music Used:
Greek Sun Time (With Intro)
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Its All Greek
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[@KA-kv1kq]

Hi Dimitra! I tried your chicken marinade with chicken breasts (the balsamic vinegar one). It tastes exactly like the expensive Greek restaurants here. My city has a large Greek population. Thanks! I'm saving money now I don't have to eat out 😃

[@DimitrasDishes]

yes!! so much healthier too :) You're very welcome!

[@Diana-pz2xy]

Love it thank you ! You are a great cook, I have learned so much from you, many blessings to you and your family

[@helenwong1214]

These pies looks so pretty and delicious !!! Can't wait till I make them !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DimitrasDishes]

I hope that you enjoy them :) Make extra!! They freeze well :)

[@helenmalandrakis9746]

Yum

[@marykissel9273]

Always delicious!

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thank you :)

[@AkuFruchter]

So happy to see you on KZbin. The first time I saw you was on Facebook when you did the pita bread. Your pita recipe is the best

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thank you so much! I've been posting here on KZbin way before Facebook but I'm so glad you found me!!!

[@davidcomtedeherstal]

I made them with chicken after yout recipe and with lamb also the same only with a lebanese twist. Delicious!

[@Teresavenancia]

Thank you for your absolutely fabulous recipes. I’ve had an Air fries for some time and of course you’re right about how fast they are. However, the disappointing aspect is their capacity. For a family of 3 or 4, even the largest ones don’t pass master. Your pockets for example, have to be done one at a time (15 minutes each) times 5, compared with cooking all at once in the oven for one hour. It doesn’t quite work. 🤣

[@DimitrasDishes]

Glad you like them! I know what you mean. We're a big family as well and I ended up buying two air fryers...lol! The oven works better for larger batches and then they can be toasted up in the air fryer :) I use it everyday for reheating leftovers :)

[@gialawyer5659]

Made it for a party n it was delicious everyone loved them ...thank u

[@sherrysoong94]

What a great idea for a fun picnic food!

[@DimitrasDishes]

I think so too! Delicious :)

[@jo-anndigennaro9137]

Everything you make is so delicious. Where did you have your cafe ❤️

[@aggelikhmasouri5371]

Δήμητρα φαίνονται τέλειες και πεντανόστιμες οι κοτοπιτες σου !! Ευχαριστούμε για τις ωραίες και κατατοπιστικές συνταγές ! Σίγουρα θα τις δοκιμάσουμε !!

[@DimitrasDishes]

💙

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I'm definitely going to make this and I'm so excited. I have most of the ingredients already! 😄

[@DimitrasDishes]

Hope you like it!

[@user-zi7yx9uc3t]

Wow! Such a beauriful, tasty dish! Thank you so much!❤️

[@hollish196]

Sounds wonderful! Really want to make this.

[@soraya6949]

J'adore tes recettes. Merci chef

[@DimitrasDishes]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@anno1904]

Nice, I will have to give it a try, looks delicious.

[@tanvav]

TY sweet Diittroula mou! I refer this kotopita better with the cream cheese filling and chicken better because it's lighter for me I will definitely make these instead

[@DimitrasDishes]

I totally agree! Enjoy them :) xoxo

[@user-kj3li4on3r]

Καλησπέρα Δήμητρα. Αγαπημένη πίτα αυτή που έφτιαξες σε μικρούς και μεγάλους. Επίσης πολύ ωραία ιδέα οι ατομικές πιτουλες. Έτσι δεν έχουμε πρόβλημα ποιος θα φάει τη γωνία.

[@DimitrasDishes]

💙

[@marche49]

Thank you for sharing this recipe! You make everything look so delicious 😋 🥰

[@DimitrasDishes]

My pleasure 😊Thank you for your consistent love and support :)

[@dianem7771]

Looking forward to making this. I'll switch out the chicken for vegan chicken.

[@christianasocratous1670]

Αγαπητή Δήμητρα θα ήθελα αν μπορείς να μου δείξεις και συνταγή κοτόπιτα με φύλλο κουρου.. Αυτή με τη μπεσαμελ. Ευχαριστώ!! Είναι υπέροχα όλα όσα κάνεις!

[@angelapa9513]

Love your vlogs

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thanks for being here today!!

[@Reinolds_Recipes]

Must be delicious!! You made it look so easy :) keep sharing please… I’m subscribed! 🤩

[@SSSassenach]

I would love to try this recipe! Please let me know what is an alternative to Phyllo if I don't find it please.....

[@DimitrasDishes]

Puff pastry can be used instead of the phyllo. Omit the butter as it already has lots of butter in it :)

[@Javaman92]

Okay, the verdict is in, this was delicious! I froze the rest of them, you said that I can cook them from frozen, how do I do that?!

[@maritsabanks4530]

Making today 🤗😀

[@Javaman92]

4 minutes and the first one will be done. I noticed that the phyllo seemed to be dissolving! I used a spatula like you did but it didn't want to slide off and seemed to tear on the bottom. I put the tray with the others in the freezer.

[@Javaman92]

I just bought that same air fryer, I love it! I might try this, I say might because I have a feeling I won't be able to find the phyllo. 😒 But if I can find it, I am definitely going to try these!

[@Javaman92]

There's hope! It appears that I WILL be able to get it. I guess I never looked for it before. 😀

[@DimitrasDishes]

Hope you like it! Puff pastry can be used as a substitute but if you use that, omit the butter from the recipe :)

[@Javaman92]

@@DimitrasDishes I found the phyllo and made them tonight. They were excellent! I froze several. Please tell me how to cook my frozen ones. Thanks.

[@emmanouelpassas5741]

Η κοτοπιτα φαίνεται πολύ νόστιμη θα την κάνω με στήθος κότας , μια ερώτηση αν μπορείς να βάλεις στην κατάψυξη γαλακτομπούρεκο ;

[@violetbaldacchino6235]

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