Freekeh with Chicken

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خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.

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2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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3. 3

   Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not overcrowd the pot; sear in batches if necessary.

4. 4

   Flip the chicken and sear for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.

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5. 5

   Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

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6. 6

   Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.

7. 7

   Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Be careful not to burn the garlic.

8. 8

   Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and ground allspice, cooking for 30 seconds to toast the spices.

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9. 9

   Add the rinsed freekeh to the pot and stir to coat it with the spices and onion mixture.

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10. 10

    Pour in the chicken broth and add the remaining salt and black pepper.

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11. 11

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, return the seared chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the freekeh.

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12. 12

    Cover the pot tightly and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the freekeh is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, and the chicken is cooked through.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Avoid lifting the lid too often to allow the freekeh to cook evenly.

13. 13

    Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: This resting period allows the freekeh to fully absorb any remaining liquid and become fluffier.

14. 14

    Fluff the freekeh with a fork and serve the chicken and freekeh hot.

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15. 15

    Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and optional toasted slivered almonds.

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