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 One popular Palestinian recipe is Musakhan, a traditional dish that is beloved in Palestinian cuisine. It's a simple yet flavorful dish, consisting of sumac-spiced chicken served on flatbread. Here’s how you can make it:

Musakhan (Palestinian Sumac Chicken)

Ingredients:
  • 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 large onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sumac (a tangy, reddish spice that gives the dish its unique flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pieces of flatbread (preferably taboon bread, but pita can work)
  • Pine nuts (optional, for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, allspice, and cinnamon. Drizzle with some olive oil and set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.

  2. Cook the onions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook them until soft and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

  3. Cook the chicken: In a separate pan, heat some more olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Once browned, add about 1/2 cup of water, cover, and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender (around 30 minutes).

  4. Add sumac to onions: Once the chicken is done, return to the onions. Add the sumac to the caramelized onions and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes until the sumac is well incorporated, giving the dish its signature tangy flavor.

  5. Assemble: Warm the flatbread pieces in the oven or on a pan. Once they are soft, place them on a serving platter. Spoon the cooked sumac onions over the bread, then arrange the cooked chicken pieces on top.

  6. Garnish (optional): Garnish the dish with toasted pine nuts and fresh pomegranate seeds for a little extra texture and flavor.

  7. Serve: Musakhan is best served warm, accompanied by yogurt or a simple salad.

Why It’s Popular:

Musakhan is a comforting and hearty dish, typically enjoyed during special occasions or family gatherings. It highlights Palestinian flavors like sumac and olive oil, which are central to the cuisine. This dish is simple yet rich in flavor and is often seen as a symbol of Palestinian hospitality and culture.

Enjoy your delicious journey through Palestinian cuisine!

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