Baked Chicken with Onions, Sumac and Allspice (Musakhan)

mediterraneanmiddle easternjordanianpalestinianwhole chickenallspicebread
3 servings

Ingredients

Sl NoDescriptionQuantityMacros split
1ea. whole free-range chicken3.5 lb
1905 kcal357g protein · 0g carbs · 41g fat
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2Salt0 g
0 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
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3Freshly-ground black pepper0 g
0 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
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4extra virgin olive oil0.5 cup
1061 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 120g fat
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5onions3.5 lb
635 kcal18g protein · 148g carbs · 2g fat
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6soumak0.25 cup—Buy
7ground allspice0.5 tsp
0 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
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8large khubz 'arabi0 g—Buy
9Pine nuts to decorate0 g—Buy
Total, all ingredients3601 kcal · 375g protein · 148g carbs · 163g fatestimated
Per serving1200 kcal · 125g protein · 49g carbs · 54g fatestimated
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Directions

Cut the chicken up into two breasts, two thighs, two legs, and two wings. Salt and pepper the chicken.

In a large, deep pot, heat ¼ cup of the olive oil, then lightly brown the chicken on all sides over a medium heat, about 20 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Add the remaining ¼ cup olive oil to the pot and cook the onions until translucent, about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the sumac and allspice and cook for 2 minutes to mix.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cover a 9 x 12-inch baking dish with the Arabic bread. Spoon half the onions over each, then arrange the chicken on top of the onions and cover with the remaining onions and the juices from the casserole.

Bake until the chicken is golden crisp and almost falling off the bone, about 1½ hours.

Roast the pine nuts in a pan until golden in olive oil.

Sprinkle with the roasted pine nuts and serve with yoghurt.

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