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Musakhan
Delicious and simple to make this Palestinian chicken musakhan is perfectly spiced and full of flavor. Try this authentic street food at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the skin is crisp and the chicken is cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Broil the flatbreads until the edges begin to brown and toast, 3-5 minutes.
- Serve with lemon slices and fresh parsley, if desired.
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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
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
% 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.