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Ras el hanout moroccan chicken with bulgar wheat

Ras El Hanout Moroccan Chicken With Bulgar Wheat -

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Ras el hanout is a North African spice blend made from cinnamon, cloves and cumin. This dish has a wonderful Moroccan flavours such as red onion and pomegranate molasses.
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Moderate
Hotness Level: Not Hot

Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Bulgar Wheat120g
Sultanas20g
Red Onion1pc
Fresh Mint10g
Lemons1pc
Chicken Breast250g
Ras El Hanout1tbsp
Pomegranate Molasses1tbsp

Step-by-Step

Step 1:
Add the bulgar wheat to a pot with 250 ml of boiling water, cover with the lid and place on a medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 min or until all of the water is absorbed
Step 2:
Put sultanas in a small bowl with hot water
Step 3:
Cut the chicken into cubes, peel the onion, cut them in half and slice finely. Chop the mint leaves
Step 4:
Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a large pan on a medium heat, once hot, add the onions and cook for 4 min, add the chicken and half of ras el hanout, salt and black pepper and fry for another 2 min, add half of pomegranate molasses, juice of half lemon and 200 ml of water. Leave half lemon aside. Cut into wedges.
Step 5:
Reduce the heat to simmer the chicken for 4-6 min or until liquid is reduced by half
Step 6:
Combine drained sultanas with bulgar wheat, mint and remaining ras el hanout and pomagranate molasses. Mix well and season to your taste with salt.
Step 7:
Serve with chicken and sauce on the top and the remaining lemon wedges