Fatayer are savory pies that are stuffed with a variety of fillings. They are very popular in Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine. They are also very healthy because they contain a lot of vegetables, like spinach, onions and sumac. They can be served as an appetizer or as a light lunch or snack. This recipe for Chicken fatayer is made with a simple homemade dough that’s easy to work with, and a deliciously lemony and tangy filling.
The best thing about this recipe is that it comes together quickly and is surprisingly easy to work with, even for someone who doesn’t own a stand mixer. This dough is nice and smooth, and it doesn’t take too long to rise either. The filling is really quite delicious as well, with a unique flavor from the sumac (ground sumac) that many people love. The onion is cooked, but not overly so, and the sumac does a great job of hiding the “mushy” texture of the onions.
It’s important to work swiftly when shaping and filling the pies as they will continue to rise when they are sitting around, especially if they are covered. The longer the dough is exposed to air, the drier and firmer it gets, and that can make the seams more difficult to seal. Also, be sure to add the sumac first so that the sour flavor doesn’t overwhelm the other ingredients.
To form the pies, simply roll the dough into a circle and place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center. Then bring the two sides of the dough up over the filling and pinch to close the shape. Repeat this process for each of the pies. Once all of the pies are formed, brush them with an egg wash and bake on a baking sheet until golden brown. فطاير دجاج