Molokhia | Chicken Molokhia Recipe | Arabic Food Molokhia with chicken | Chicken Recipe

molokhia leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar texture and flavor while being more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, and chicken thighs are often less expensive than whole chicken.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is richer in flavor, while seasoned water is cost-effective.

Prepare chicken by cleaning and cutting into pieces.

Boil chicken in a pot with water, onion, and bay leaves until cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, reserving the broth.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add molokhia leaves to the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Pour in the reserved chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper to the molokhia mixture.

Return the chicken to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot over rice with a sprinkle of cilantro and red pepper flakes.

Cooking Techniques

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