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Palestinian Maftoul with Chickpeas, Chicken and Warm Spices

This hearty Palestinian dish features maftoul, tender chicken, and chickpeas, all infused with warm spices. Ready in 60 minutes.

Maftoul, a traditional Palestinian dish, combines nutty grains with spiced chicken and chickpeas for a satisfying meal. The layered flavors create a unique dining experience.

Why This Recipe Works

Layered Spices: Using warm spices like cumin and cinnamon enhances the depth of flavor.
Tender Chicken: Browning the chicken before simmering locks in moisture and taste.
Nutty Texture: Maftoul's unique grainy texture contrasts beautifully with the tender chicken and chickpeas.

Chef's Pro Tip: For extra flavor, let the chicken simmer longer to absorb the spices fully.

Pinar - MsPinaQ

2026-09-04

Recipe by MsPinaQ

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

40 min

Total Time

60 min

Servings

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Directions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
2
Add garlic, chicken, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook until chicken is browned.
3
Stir in chickpeas and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 25 minutes.
4
In a separate pot, prepare maftoul according to package instructions, usually steaming or boiling.
5
Once chicken is cooked, season the mixture with salt and pepper, and stir in parsley.
6
Serve the chicken and chickpeas over a bed of maftoul. Garnish with additional parsley.