Freekeh With Chicken

Freekeh With Chicken

Recipe by Tasneem Amr from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

2

2 servings

  • 2 chicken thighs
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cups freekeh, washed
  • 5 cups chicken broth, divided in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ghee, optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken thighs by boiling them in water and desired spices.
  • Sauté the onions in olive oil. Add the washed freekah and let it cook for a minute.
  • To this, add the chicken broth and the spices and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and cook on medium for around 25 minutes or until cooked and tender.
  • To broil chicken: Cover chicken thighs with spice mixture and broil on high for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with roasted nuts and serve with yogurt or yogurt and cucumber salad.
  • Enjoy!

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