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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dja'Jeh Mish Mosh (Syrian Apricot Chicken)

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Variations & substitutions

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