FREEKEH WITH CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Freekeh With Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Tasneem Amr

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

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!