Crisp Middle Eastern Chicken Musakhan
A twist on the traditional Middle Eastern dish, incorporating Chinese flavors. Crispy chicken thighs served with musakhan and steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken thighsbone in
- ●2 cups musakhanstore-bought or homemade
- ●1 cup green onionschopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp soy sauce
- ●1 tsp sesame oil
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1 tsp pepper
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
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3. Heat 2 tbsp of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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4. Sear the chicken thighs until browned, then transfer to a baking sheet.
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5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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6. While the chicken is baking, heat 1 tbsp of soy sauce in the skillet over medium heat.
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7. Add the chopped green onions and minced garlic to the skillet, and stir-fry until fragrant.
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8. Add 1 cup of musakhan to the skillet, and stir-fry until heated through.
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9. Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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10. Serve the sliced chicken with the musakhan mixture spooned on top.
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11. Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.