Palestinian Stuffed Chicken with Freekah

Updated at: Sat, 27 Jan 2024 13:38:14 GMT

Step 1

-Start by soaking 2 cups of freekeh in boiling water for 30 minutes.

Step 2

-meanwhile mix 1 tsp each of the spices and rub the chickens with the yoghurt and spices.

Step 3

Let it marinate for at least 1 hour up to overnight.

Step 4

-chop the onion finely and saute in a pan with olive oil.

Step 5

-add the almonds and pine nuts and fry till golden.

Step 6

-add the minced beef and season with 1 tsp of each of the spices except the paprika. (i said cumin powder in the video but that was a mistake. No cumin powder in the recipe).

Step 7

-add the drained freekeh along with 3 cups of water and let it boil.

Step 8

-once it boils. Drop the heat down to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.

Step 9

The freekeh will be ready once it turns nice and soft. It will absorb the rest of the water while cooling down.

Step 10

-stuff the chickens with the freekeh and bake in the oven covered for 1 hour at 180c. (350f)

Step 11

-remove the tin foil and broil for 10 minute till the chickens are nicely browned.

Step 12

-serve on top of the freekeh with yoghurt and a simple salad.

Step 13

And enjoy.

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