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Chicken Molokhia

Chicken Molokhia

ليث العطار
ليث العطارChef
LunchDinnerMain dishesChickenMeatالجمهورية اللبنانية / Levantine
Tastes:UmamiEarthyHerbal
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
6
Cost
Medium
Calories
350 kcal

Scale Portions

Ingredients

  • Molokhia leaves
    500 grams
  • Shredded chicken breast
    1000 grams
  • Fresh CorianderFresh Coriander
    1 bunch
  • Sliced garlic
    6 cloves
  • Crushed GarlicCrushed Garlic
    6 cloves
  • Chicken broth cube
    4 cubes
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice
    15 tablespoons
  • Mixed SpicesMixed Spices
    0
  • Olive oilOlive oil
    2 tablespoons

Steps

  1. 1

    We squeeze the lemon and set it aside, and we also chop the fresh coriander and crush some of the garlic while slicing the rest.

    5 min
  2. 2

    Soak the dried molokhia in regular temperature water for ten minutes, then drain it and squeeze it well.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Put the olive oil and sliced garlic in the pot and stir until the garlic turns yellow. Add the chicken pieces and stir them with the spices and salt, then cover for 10 minutes to cook.

    Required Tools:
    PotPot
    10 min
  4. 4

    You can set the chicken aside for easier stirring of the molokhia. Gradually sprinkle the molokhia while continuously stirring it over high heat, allowing it to fry in the oil and change color for about 5 minutes.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Add the chicken broth cubes to the mixture while stirring continuously, then add the lemon juice and reduce the heat. At this stage, return the chicken pieces to the pot and add enough water to cover the ingredients, letting it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes on low heat.

    10 min
  6. 6

    Add the chopped fresh coriander and crushed garlic, and let it sit for two minutes to absorb the flavor, then remove from heat.

    2 min
  7. 7

    Serve the molokhia with rice and vermicelli, and enjoy your meal.

Nutrition Facts

General Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
Fat15 g
Protein25 g
Carbohydrates30 g
Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)
Fresh CorianderFresh Corianderper 100g
Energy23 kcal
Protein2.97 g
Total Fat0.52 g
Carbohydrate3.67 g
Dietary Fiber2.8 g
Total Sugars0.87 g
Crushed GarlicCrushed Garlicper 100g
Energy149 kcal
Protein6.36 g
Total Fat0.5 g
Carbohydrate33.06 g
Dietary Fiber2.1 g
Total Sugars1 g
Lemon JuiceLemon Juiceper 100g
Energy20 kcal
Protein0.1 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Total Sugars1 g
Water94 g
Mixed SpicesMixed Spicesper 100g
Energy350 kcal
Protein10 g
Total Fat15 g
Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber20 g
Olive oilOlive oilper 100g
Energy884 kcal
Total Fat100 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

Dietary Features & Tags

HalalGluten-FreeDairy-FreeDiabetic-Friendly
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