Quick Musakhan Chicken on Saj Bread
This is my quick, warm musakhan from an Amman kitchen: tender sumac onions in olive oil and juicy chicken over saj bread. If saj is unavailable, use thin Arabic flatbread and warm it well before serving.
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Instructions
Cut 400 g chicken into small strips, slice the onion, and heat the oven to medium.
💡 Tip: Keep the bread aside so it does not dry out before serving.
About 8 min
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide pan, then cook the chicken with salt and allspice until cooked through and browned.
💡 Tip: Cook the chicken in batches if the pan is small for better color.
About 12 min
Add 1 tbsp olive oil and the onion to the pan, cook until soft, then add 2 tbsp sumac and stir gently.
💡 Tip: Add only a small spoonful of water if the onion starts to stick.
About 15 min
Place the bread on a tray, spread over the onion and chicken mixture, then warm it in the oven for 5 minutes. Finish with pine nuts and parsley and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan until fragrant, then add them at the end.
About 5 min
