ULTIMATE MUSAKHAN- Palestinian Chicken مسخن

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are cost-effective.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: regular pita

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while regular pita is more affordable.

Combine 1/3 cup olive oil with the juice of half a lemon in a bowl.

Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the mixture, and whisk together.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of sumac and 1/2 teaspoon of allspice, mixing well.

Add skinless boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.

Optionally, marinate the chicken overnight for better flavor.

Oil a pan with olive oil to prevent sticking and place flatbread in the center.

Place raw marinated chicken thighs over the flatbread in the pan.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for about 45 minutes, checking for doneness.

While the chicken is baking, prepare slivered onions by peeling and slicing them.

Sauté the onions in a heated pan on high without salt until they start to brown.

Once the onions are browned, add salt and sumac, mixing well.

Remove the chicken from the oven and top with the sautéed onions and toasted pine nuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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