Dja'Jeh Mish Mosh (Syrian Apricot Chicken) Recipe

Name: Dja'Jeh Mish Mosh (Syrian Apricot Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces (skinned); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2/3 cup yellow onion (coarsely chopped); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 6 ounces no-added-salt tomato paste; 1 1/4 cups cold water; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar (firmly packed); 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 1 1/4 cups whole dried apricots

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken pieces (skinned)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup yellow onion (coarsely chopped)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 ounces no-added-salt tomato paste
1 1/4 cups cold water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 1/4 cups whole dried apricots

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken pieces and brown, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3
Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat and cook the onions, stirring, until golden and soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, an additional 1 minute. Do not burn it.
4
Combine the remaining sauce ingredients, except the apricots, in a medium-size bowl and pour into the skillet with the onions and garlic. Boil over high and then turn off the heat and set aside.
5
Arrange one layer of chicken in a small roasting pan (They should fit snugly). Cover the pieces with apricots. Pour the sauce over teh apricots and reserve 1/2 cup for later. Cover with aluminum foil or lid.
6
Bake for 1 hour.
7
Pour remaining 1/2 cup sauce over the chicken and continue to bake, covered, until the chicken is tender (30 minutes).

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken pieces (skinned), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, Dja'Jeh Mish Mosh (Syrian Apricot Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dja'Jeh Mish Mosh (Syrian Apricot Chicken)

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