Dish

Musakhan

Musakhan is a traditional Palestinian dish that is popular in the Middle East, particularly in Palestine. It is a flavorful and aromatic dish that features roasted chicken with a combination of sumac, olive oil, and various spices. The dish is typically served on a bed of flatbread, often taboon bread, which soaks up the delicious juices from the chicken.

Recipe’s Video

Recipe’s Video

Here’s a basic recipe for making Musakhan. Keep in mind that variations may exist, and individual preferences can influence the ingredients and proportions used. This recipe serves as a guide, and you can adjust it based on your taste preferences.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sumac
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Flatbread (taboon or similar), for serving

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    • In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with sumac, olive oil, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper.
    • Massage the marinade into the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes or, ideally, refrigerate it for a few hours to let the flavors meld.
  2. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Caramelize the Onions:
    • In a large skillet, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add the thinly sliced onions and cook them slowly until they are soft and caramelized. This might take about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Cook the Chicken:
    • In the same skillet with the caramelized onions, place the marinated chicken pieces.
    • Sear the chicken on both sides until it gets a golden brown color.
  5. Assemble and Bake:
    • Place the flatbread on a baking sheet.
    • Transfer the caramelized onions to the top of the flatbread, spreading them evenly.
    • Arrange the seared chicken pieces on top of the onions.
    • Drizzle some olive oil over the chicken and onions.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Serve:
    • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the Musakhan from the oven.
    • Serve the Musakhan on the flatbread, allowing the bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
    • You can garnish with additional sumac and chopped fresh herbs like parsley.

Enjoy your Musakhan! Adjust the seasonings and ingredients according to your taste preferences.

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