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Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Spiced Roast Chicken)

Name: Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Spiced Roast Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs and/or breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds; 1kg); 1 1/2 tablespoons (22ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon sumac; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt; For the Onions:; 6 tablespoons (90ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 5 medium yellow onions (2 1/2 pounds; 1.1kg), cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 3/4 teaspoons (7.5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 1 tablespoon (10g) sumac; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup (60ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium store-bought broth, or water; To Serve:; Four 8-inch taboon breads or good-quality pita or naan (see note); Sumac, for sprinkling; 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces; 70g) pine nuts and/or slivered almonds, toasted (see note)

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15m

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Total Time

1h 15m

This traditional Palestinian dish, Msakhan, features tender, spiced roast chicken served on a bed of soft, sumac-infused onions, all atop a warm, fresh flatbread. With warm spices and rich olive oil, this flavorful meal is perfect for a cozy night in.

Msakhan

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4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs and/or breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds; 1kg)

1 1/2 tablespoons (22ml) extra-virgin olive oil

3/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

6 tablespoons (90ml) extra-virgin olive oil

5 medium yellow onions (2 1/2 pounds; 1.1kg), cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 3/4 teaspoons (7.5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

1 tablespoon (10g) sumac

1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup (60ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium store-bought broth, or water

Four 8-inch taboon breads or good-quality pita or naan (see note)

Sumac, for sprinkling

1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces; 70g) pine nuts and/or slivered almonds, toasted (see note)

Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Spiced Roast Chicken)

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Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Spiced Roast Chicken)

Ingredients

For The Chicken

For The Onions

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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