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Egyptian Molokhia with Chicken

Molokhia is a leafy green vegetable that's popular in Egyptian cuisine. This recipe features molokhia cooked with chicken in a flavorful broth.

15m prep + 40m cook4 servings
SHELLFISH-free
420 cal|35g protein|15g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Dried molokhia leaves
  • 1 lb Chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. 5Stir in dried molokhia leaves and coriander. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6Return the chicken pieces to the pot. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. 7Serve hot with rice or bread.

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