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Musakhan is a classic Middle Eastern dish featuring sumac-spiced chicken served over flatbread with caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts. It is rich, tangy, and deeply savory.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons 7 spice (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons sumac (divided)
  • 4 chicken legs (thigh and drumsticks, about 2 and half pounds)
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 medium yellow onions (chopped)
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 6–8 small flatbreads (naan, Greek pita bread or Taboon bread)
  • Lemon slices (for serving)
  • Fresh parsley (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken legs dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Season with 1 tablespoon 7 spice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sumac. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and rub the mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
  3. Bake for 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F with crispy skin.
  4. Meanwhile, heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 25 minutes.
  5. Add the remaining 7 spice, salt, and sumac to the onions and cook for another 5 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Place the flatbreads on a large baking sheet. Evenly spread the onion mixture over each, leaving a small border around the edges.
  7. Top each flatbread with one cooked chicken leg and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
  8. Broil for 3–5 minutes until the edges of the flatbread are lightly browned and crisp.
  9. Serve with lemon slices and fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken legs with thighs or drumsticks if preferred.
  • Taboon bread provides the most authentic flavor, but pita or naan works well.
  • For extra tang, add a sprinkle of additional sumac before serving.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.

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