Egyptian Molokhia Stew With Chicken

Molokhia is a popular dish in Egyptian cuisine, made with jute leaves and served as a stew. This recipe adds chicken to the mix for a hearty and flavorful meal.

Egyptian Molokhia Stew With Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups jute leaves (frozen or fresh)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.
  3. Stir in the ground coriander and cumin, then add the jute leaves to the pot.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring the stew to a simmer.
  5. Cover the pot and let the stew cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the jute leaves are tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve the Egyptian Molokhia Stew with Chicken hot with rice or bread.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
25g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Spatula Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cups

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Molokhia Stew with Chicken with a side of rice or pita bread.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.

Cost

$15