Description
A delightful Moroccan Chicken Flatbread featuring juicy chicken enveloped in flaky, flavorful layers of msmen, rich with spices and herbs.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fine semolina
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for dough)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (for lamination and frying)
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, semolina, and salt. Gradually drizzle in warm water and olive oil while stirring until a soft, elastic dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes. Cover and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Filling: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened. Add chicken, followed by cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes until browned. Remove cinnamon stick and stir in fresh herbs.
- Shape the Breads: Divide dough into small balls. Roll each ball thinly on a lightly oiled surface, brush with melted butter, and fold to create layers.
- Cook the Msmen: In a hot skillet, cook each msmen for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Fill & Serve: Lay chicken filling onto cooked msmen, fold or roll them over the filling, and enjoy warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas. Customize spices based on personal taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg