Quick Musakhan Recipe: Palestinian Chicken Bliss Recipe
This Quick Musakhan Recipe offers a delicious taste of Palestinian cuisine with tender sumac-spiced chicken, caramelized onions, and crispy potato wedges layered over traditional taboon or pita bread. A simple yet flavorful dish perfect for sharing and bringing authentic Middle Eastern flavors to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Palestinian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Spices
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp sumac
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Vegetables and Bread
- 4 large potatoes, sliced into wedges
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 large pieces of taboon or pita bread
Optional Garnish
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the musakhan and ensure a nicely cooked chicken and potatoes.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sumac, ground cumin, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. This seasoning blend will infuse the chicken with rich, aromatic flavors.
- Prepare Potatoes: In another bowl, toss the potato wedges with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to coat them evenly, which helps them roast to a crispy texture.
- Arrange Bread on Baking Sheet: Spread the taboon or pita bread pieces flat on a large baking sheet to serve as the base layer for the musakhan.
- Layer Onions and Chicken: Evenly distribute the thinly sliced onions over the bread, then arrange the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the onions to allow the flavors to meld during baking.
- Add Potatoes and Oil: Place the potato wedges around the chicken on the baking sheet, then drizzle the remaining olive oil over the entire dish to keep everything moist and flavorful.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and the potatoes are tender and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with pine nuts if using. Serve hot for a satisfying and authentic Palestinian meal.
Notes
- You can substitute pita bread for taboon bread if unavailable.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pine nuts before sprinkling.
- Marinate the chicken for a few hours beforehand for deeper flavor if time allows.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially salt and sumac.
- Leftover musakhan can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
Keywords: Musakhan, Palestinian Chicken, Sumac Chicken, Middle Eastern Chicken Recipe, Easy Musakhan, Baked Chicken with Potatoes
