20-Min Chicken Ouzi with Spiced Rice
Crispy phyllo-wrapped chicken and rice with warm spices, yogurt, and tangy tomato sauce — a Syrian favorite that skips the traditional long braise and delivers in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Toss shredded chicken with rice, diced onion, warm spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly mixed.
Step 2
Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean surface, brush lightly with oil. Divide chicken-rice mixture evenly and roll tightly into a log, folding edges as you go.
Step 3
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Sear each rolled phyllo log 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Step 4
Warm yogurt and tomato sauce separately in small bowls or heat quickly in a saucepan.
Step 5
Plate ouzi logs and drizzle with warm yogurt and tomato sauce. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- mixing bowl
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowls or saucepan
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
