Chicken Freekeh
Whole grain green wheat (freekeh) and chicken combine in this nutritious dish that's equally flavourful. Freekeh is made by harvesting wheat when it's still soft and green and followed by sun-drying and burning the chaff off. This process lends it a nutty, almost smokey flavour profile, which adds depth and richness to the chicken. It's a perfect fall-back meal for days when you can't decide what to cook
| PREP TIME | 1 h |
|---|---|
| COOK TIME | 55m |
| SERVES | 4 |
200gm green wheat
20gm onions, chopped
1 tsp ghee
100ml chicken stock
10gm Arabian spices
Salt and pepper to taste
50gm peas
50gm carrots, diced
600gm chicken, cut into pieces
50gm mixed nuts
1. Soak the green wheat in warm water for 1 hour.
2. Fry the onions and wheat in ghee for 5 minutes to make the freekeh. Add the stock, spices, seasoning and vegetables and cook covered for 30 minutes.
3. Boil the chicken until cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Plate the freekeh and top with the chicken. Garnish with the mixed nuts and serve.
Recipe courtesy: Daniel Nuss, Executive Chef, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort