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Freekeh with Chicken

Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg · High-protein

Freekeh with Chicken is a Middle Eastern/Lebanese dish. Use cracked freekeh; whole grain needs longer cooking.

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Rest, soak, marinate or chill
10 min
Total
90 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Middle Eastern/Lebanese
Course
Dinner

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Chicken

Grain

Finish

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Broth · About 30 min

  1. Simmer 800 g chicken thighs, 150 g onion, quartered, 1500 ml water, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp salt 30 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F; strain and reserve broth.

    Check: Look for this result: chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F; strain and reserve broth.

Grain · About 25 min

  1. Cook onion in oil from 300 g cracked freekeh, rinsed, 25 ml olive oil, 100 g onion, chopped 5 minutes. Add freekeh and 700 ml broth; simmer covered 20–25 minutes until tender. Rest 10 minutes.

    Check: Look for this result: tender.

Serve · About 8 min

  1. Shred chicken, reheat in a little broth to 74°C / 165°F and serve over freekeh with 40 g toasted almonds, 20 g parsley.

    Check: The food must be hot through at 74°C / 165°F.

Tips

  • Use cracked freekeh; whole grain needs longer cooking.
  • Judge Freekeh with Chicken by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Freekeh with Chicken takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use bulgur with its shorter packet cooking time.

Storage

  • Get perishable Freekeh with Chicken into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Freekeh with Chicken within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Freekeh with Chicken to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Freekeh with Chicken is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
  • If Freekeh with Chicken includes a thick sauce or soup, loosen it with a little water during gentle reheating. Any crisp coating on Freekeh with Chicken becomes softer in storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Freekeh with Chicken one day ahead. For Freekeh with Chicken, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Freekeh with Chicken on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Freekeh with Chicken?

Use cracked freekeh; whole grain needs longer cooking.

What can I substitute in Freekeh with Chicken?

Use bulgur with its shorter packet cooking time.

Can I prepare Freekeh with Chicken ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Freekeh with Chicken one day ahead. For Freekeh with Chicken, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Freekeh with Chicken on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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