Chicken Musakhan

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

sumac

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon zest provides a similar tangy flavor.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are lower in cost and provide crunch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile.

Boil water and drop in spices: cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric powder.

Add chicken to boiling water and cook for 15 minutes.

In a large skillet, heat a lot of olive oil.

Add sliced red onions and cook until caramelized.

Stir in cumin, sumac powder, pomegranate molasses, salt, and pepper into the onions.

Remove chicken from water and place in the oven after preparing onions.

Assemble by placing caramelized onion on top of the chicken.

Cooking Techniques

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