Molokhia

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces - you can use bone-in pieces for more flavor
• 250 g molokhia leaves, finely chopped - fresh or frozen can be used
• 4 cups chicken broth - homemade is best
• 4 tablespoons olive oil - extra virgin recommended
• 1 large onion, chopped - for flavoring the broth
• 6 cloves garlic, minced - for the molokhia
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander - adds depth to the flavor
• 1 teaspoon cumin - for seasoning
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges - for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and brown for about 5 minutes.
3. Pour the chicken broth into the pot, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set aside. To the broth, add the finely chopped molokhia, minced garlic, ground coriander, and cumin. Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes until the molokhia is tender.
5. Return the chicken to the pot, stir to combine, and allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning as needed and remove from heat. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Serving suggestion

Serve molokhia over a bed of white rice with the chicken on top, and a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

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