Moroccan-Style Chicken Pie

B’stilla is a traditional Moroccan recipe and the inspiration for this savory pie. The dish consists of a spiced chicken filling sandwiched between layers of crisp phyllo pastry
Ingredients
Filling:
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
* 1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
* 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
* 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
* 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
* 1/4 cup chopped golden raisins
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Phyllo:
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds
* 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 10 sheets (about 17×12 inches) fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed
* 1/2 cup (about) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
via [epicurious]
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