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Molokhieh with Chicken & a Side Avocado

Active Time (minutes)

20

Total Time (minutes)

45 min

Servings

2

Net Carbs (grams)

7

Molokhieh with Chicken & a Side Avocado

Ingredient List

Please note ingredients are for 2 servings.

  • 250g Molokhia (Jute leaves), finely chopped (fresh or frozen)

  • 2 chicken thighs or 250g chicken breast, skinless and boneless

  • 500ml chicken broth

  • 1/2 (80g) large onion, halved

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 (3g) tablespoon ground coriander

  • 1 (14g) tablespoon olive oil

  • 40g fresh coriander, finely chopped

  • 1/2 (1.5g) teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (to serve on the side)

  • 1/2 (80g) Avocado, on the side

Preparation Steps

Prepare the Chicken:

  • In a medium pot, place the chicken, halved onion, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, about 30-35 minutes.

  • Remove the chicken from the broth, let it cool slightly, then shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the chicken broth.

Cook the Molokhia:

  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

  • Add the ground coriander and cumin, and stir for another minute.

  • Pour in the reserved chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

  • Add the chopped Molokhia to the broth. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the Molokhia is tender.

Combine and Season:

  • Add the shredded chicken to the Molokhia mixture and stir to combine. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.

  • Stir in the finely chopped fresh coriander and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

  • Serve the Molokhia hot, with lemon juice squeezed over the top just before eating.

  • Serve with half the avocado on the side with lemon juice squeezed and a pinch of salt and pepper.

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