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Freekeh with Chicken
Serves 4 · Total 60 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min
Roasted green wheat (freekeh) simmered in chicken broth until smoky and nutty, topped with tender chicken and toasted almonds. A Levantine classic that has become a regular, slightly healthier alternative to rice night in many Gulf homes.
Quick answer: 60 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Chicken, Roasted green wheat (freekeh), Onion, Garlic · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 800 g 1.75 lb Chicken
- 300 g 1.5 cup Roasted green wheat (freekeh)
- 2 pc 2 pc Onion
- 3 clove 3 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Mixed Arabic spice blend
- 1 pc 1 pc Cinnamon
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Clarified butter
- to taste to taste Salt
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Dry fruits, toasted almonds (Optional)
Steps
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- Rinse the freekeh well to remove loose bits of chaff.
- Boil the chicken with one onion, cinnamon, salt and spices in 1.2 litres water until cooked.⏱ Boiling chicken · 25 min
- Lift out the meat and set aside. Measure the broth and top up with water to 700 ml.
- Heat ghee in a large pot and fry the sliced onion until golden.⏱ Frying onion · 5 min
- Add the freekeh to the pot and toast it in the ghee for a minute.⏱ Toasting freekeh · 1 min
- Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the freekeh is tender and the liquid is absorbed.⏱ Cooking freekeh · 25 min
- Plate the freekeh, top with the chicken pieces and scatter toasted almonds over everything.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Freekeh with Chicken take?
60 minutes in total: about 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
Is Freekeh with Chicken hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 7 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Freekeh with Chicken serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Freekeh with Chicken halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Freekeh with Chicken?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: mixed Arabic spice blend, salt. Spice-box items: cinnamon. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: chicken, onion, garlic, clarified butter. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: roasted green wheat (freekeh).
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Cooking terms in this recipe: Dalchini (cinnamon)
