Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowLebanese · dinnerFreekeh with ChickenA Lebanese dish of freekeh cooked in chicken stock, topped with braised chicken, toasted nuts, and browned butter.total1 hr 30 minprep30 mincook1 hrservings4Original recipe on zaatarandzaytoun.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Freekeh with Chicken to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients4 servingsBack to 4 servings1 cup freekeh2 cup chicken broth2 onions, chopped1 tsp 7 spice1 tsp salt, approxRegular olive oilHandful of braised chickenHandful of assorted nuts, cashews, pine, pistachios1 tbsp butter + 3 tbsp browned butter1 chicken, quartered2 litres of water1 cinnamon stick6 peppercorns2 cardamom pods3 cloves1 tbsp salt1 large onion, halved1 carrot, peeled1 celery stickStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Flash fry the chicken quarters in a pan with some olive oil on high heat for a few minutes till browned on the outside. Transfer to a large stock pot with the onion, carrot, celery, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt and water.2Step 2: Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for around an hour.3Step 3: Clean the chicken and set aside to top the freekeh later.4Step 4: Clean the freekeh by sifting the grains on a tray with your fingers several times over making sure to remove any small stones or rubble.5Step 5: Wash the freekeh several times and soak in some warm water for half an hour before cooking.6Step 6: Sauté the onions in 2 drizzles of regular olive oil (3-4 tbspns) on low heat until caramalised. Don't rush this stage which may take 15+ minutes.7Step 7: Warm up the chicken stock in a separate pot.8Step 8: Drain the freekeh using a fine sieve and add to the onions along with the 7 spice. Sauté for five minutes and add enough of the warm chicken stock to cover.9Step 9: Add a tablespoon of butter, mix and put a lid on. Cook for around 30-40 minutes until the grain is well cooked, adding some stock if the mixture becomes too dry. Adjust the salt if necessary.10Step 10: Melt some butter on very low heat until it starts to froth and turn brown. This should take 5-10 minutes.11Step 11: Spoon some of the freekeh onto a plate and place some of the braised chicken on top along with the toasted nuts.12Step 12: Drizzle the melted brown butter on top and serve immediately.getsaucepan.com/r/130635bc-56e3-4974-8534-4018493982c7 · Original: https://zaatarandzaytoun.com/freekeh/
