Musakhan

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    371 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Musakhan

Delicious and simple to make this Palestinian chicken musakhan is perfectly spiced and full of flavor. Try this authentic street food at home.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons 7 Spice divided
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 3 tablespoons sumac divided
  • 4 chicken legs thigh and drumsticks, about 2 and half pounds
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 medium yellow onions chopped
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 6-8 small flatbreads naan, Greek pita bread or Taboon bread
  • lemon slices for serving
  • fresh parsley for serving
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken legs dry and place on prepared baking sheet. Add 1 tablespoon 7 spice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon sumac on top of the chicken. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil and use your hands to rub the spice mixture into the chicken, making sure to get underneath the skin.
  3. Bake for 40 minutes until the skin is crisp and the chicken is cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the ¼ cup olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly golden, about 25 minutes.
  5. Add the remaining 7 spice, salt and sumac on top of the onions and continue cooking for 5 more minutes until the spices are fragrant.
  6. Place the flatbreads on a large baking sheet. Divide the onion mixture between the flatbreads. Spread the mixture, but leave a small border around the edges. Add one cooked chicken leg on each flatbread. Sprinkle the pine nuts on top.
  7. Broil the flatbreads until the edges begin to brown and toast, 3-5 minutes.
  8. Serve with lemon slices and fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftover ingredients in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It helps to separate the chicken from the flatbread so the bread doesn't get too soggy.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • Instead of sumac, you can use equal parts cumin and lemon zest.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 896mg (37%) Potassium 335mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 657IU (13%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 896mg 37%
Potassium 335mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 657IU 13%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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