Description
Freekeh with Chicken is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken thighs with nutty freekeh and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups freekeh, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the rinsed freekeh, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the freekeh is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- While the freekeh is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, stirring to combine everything.
- Fluff the cooked freekeh with a fork and serve it on plates.
- Top with the chicken and vegetable mixture, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with roasted chickpeas or sautéed mushrooms.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or include your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg