Musakhan (Baked Chicken Over Bread) Recipe

Name: Musakhan (Baked Chicken Over Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground sumac; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 lemon, juice of; Remaining Ingredients; 1 frying chicken, quartered; 1 large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 lb arabic bread or 1/2 lb pita bread, torn into pieces; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

Marinade
1 1/2 tablespoons ground sumac
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lemon, juice of
Remaining Ingredients
1 frying chicken, quartered
1 large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 lb arabic bread or 1/2 lb pita bread, torn into pieces
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)

1
Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry. Trim off excess fat.
2
Combine the spices for the marinade. Set aside 2 teaspoons and mix the rest with the lemon juice. Rub into the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Set the chicken out of the fridge & let it come to room temperature.
4
Place the onions in a large skillet along with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/4 cup of chicken stock, reserved spices. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.
5
Place the chicken, upside down, on a nonstick baking pan. Spread the onions over the chicken; cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
6
Lightly brush a large ovenproof dish with the remaining oil. Scatter the torn bread along the bottom. Sprinkle the remaining chicken stock over the bread.
7
Carefully flip the chicken & onion onto the bread so that it is right side up. Return to the oven and bake 20 minutes,uncovered, until tender and the skin is crispy brown. Top with the pine nuts, if using.

325

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* 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: Marinade, 1 1/2 tablespoons ground sumac, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Musakhan (Baked Chicken Over Bread) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Musakhan (Baked Chicken Over Bread)

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