Musakhan is a Palestinian dish that combines seasoned chicken with spices on pita bread, almonds, and caramelized onions. Ideal for family gatherings, its preparation includes a blend of traditional flavors that will make each bite a unique experience.
Musakhan is a traditional Middle Eastern recipe that combines intense and aromatic flavors in every bite.
The chicken pieces are marinated in a mixture of exotic spices and cooked slowly until tender and flavorful.
The caramelized onions and toasted almonds add a crunchy and sweet touch that perfectly contrasts with the seasoned chicken.
Musakhan
Ingredients
1 Chicken cut into large pieces
2 Chopped onions
100 grams of Toasted almonds
4 Pita bread
4 Garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of Sumac spice
1 tablespoon of Pepper
1 tablespoon of Cardamom
½ tablespoon of Cinnamon
½ tablespoon of Nutmeg
1 tablespoon of Sugar
20 milliliters of Lemon juice
Olive oil
1 pinch of Pepper
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a blender, combine the garlic, lemon juice, sumac spice, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 2 : Blend the mixture and set aside.
Step 3 : Place the chicken pieces in a container and add the prepared mixture.
Step 4 : Let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
Step 5 : In a skillet with oil, sauté the onions.
Step 6 : Then add sugar and caramelize the onions.
Step 7 : Remove the chicken from the marinade and sear it in the skillet.
Step 8 : Add the liquid from the marinade, toasted almonds, and caramelized onions to the chicken.
Step 9 : Mix well and let it rest for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 10 : Bake the pita breads according to your preference and fill them with the chicken mixture.
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