Freekeh stuffed chicken - djaj mahshi ma freekeh - roasted chicken - دجاج محشي بالفريكة

Описание: Djaj ma7shi (which means stuffed chicken) with freekeh. This recipe is perfect for sharing.

Freekeh is a green wheat with roasted nutty flavor.
The recipe will serve 6-8 portions.

Chicken 1200-1400 g

2 tbsp. (30 ml) extra virgin Olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon 7 spice
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 a lemon juice

Freekeh
2 cups freekeh (green wheat roasted)
3 tbsp. (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 cup of chopped onion ( 1 big onion)
salt& black pepper to taste
1/3 cinnamon powder
1/3 cardamon powder
1 teaspoon 7 spice
1 litr (4 cups) chicken stock

nuts and raisin for decoration

1. Wash, drain Freekeh ( green wheat) few time till clean.

2. In pan combine olive oil and spices, salt and pepper. Toss for few minutes till fragrant. Add the freekeh and chicken stock. Bring to boil, cover and cook for 30-40 minutes. The freekeh should be cooked but has chewy texture.

3. Chicken. In a small bowl mix all the spices and rub chicken with spices all over and inside, under the skin also. Take the cooked freekeh and stuff the chicken with, cross the legs and tie with a twine.

4. Preheat the oven and place the chicken in a roasting tray, cover with foal and roast for 60-80 mins on 200C-395F. Allow the chicken rest before serving covered.

5. Serve stuffed chicken on top of left over cooked freekeh. Decorate with roasted raisin and nuts. Salad can be served along with freekeh stuffed chicken.

Enjoy!

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