Djaj Matisha Mesla Recipe

Name: Djaj Matisha Mesla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: A 3 1/24-pound chicken, cut into quarters; 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 1 large onion, grated; 2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and cut into pieces; Salt and plenty of pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron threads or powdered saffron; 2 tablespoons clear honey (Moroccans use up to 4 tablespoons); 3/4 cup blanched almonds, coarsely chopped, toasted under the broiler or fried in oil; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

A 3 1/24-pound chicken, cut into quarters
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 large onion, grated
2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
Salt and plenty of pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron threads or powdered saffron
2 tablespoons clear honey (Moroccans use up to 4 tablespoons)
3/4 cup blanched almonds, coarsely chopped, toasted under the broiler or fried in oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

1
Put all the ingredients except the honey, almonds, and sesame seeds in a large pan.
2
Cook gently, covered, turning the chicken occasionally, for about 1 1/4 hours, or until the flesh is so tender it can be pulled off the bone easily.
3
Remove the chicken, and continue to cook the sauce over medium heat until reduced to a thick, sizzling cream.
4
Stir as it begins to caramelize, and be careful that it does not stick or burn.
5
Now stir in the honey, return the chicken pieces to the sauce, and heat through.
6
Serve hot, covered with the sauce and sprinkled with the almonds and sesame seeds.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: A 3 1/24-pound chicken, cut into quarters, 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, 1 large onion, grated, 2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Djaj Matisha Mesla 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.

Djaj Matisha Mesla

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