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Algerian Chakhchoukha Recipe

Saif
Chakhchoukha is an Algerian recipe that consist of torn rougag flatbread soaked in a spiced tomato-based broth enriched with chicken, carrots, and chickpeas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Algerian
Servings 4
Calories 573 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Steamer Racks For steaming the flatbread

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons ras el hanout
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Rougag flatbread quantity depends on personal preference, usually a few pieces

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a cooking pan. When it's hot, sauté the onion until it becomes translucent, then add the garlic.
  • Introduce the chicken drumsticks and gently stir to combine.
  • Add Ras el Hanout and tomato paste, gently mixing to combine.
  • Pour enough water to cover the chicken and wait for it to come to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the carrots and reduce the heat to let it simmer for 30 minutes.
  • At the 20-minute mark, incorporate the drained chickpeas and continue simmering.
  • When fully cooked, turn off the heat. Remove the chicken and transfer it to the oven to broil for 5 minutes or until browned. Set it aside with the tomato stew.
  • For the rougag flatbread, tear it into smaller pieces.
  • Using a rice cooker or any cooking pot, pour water and wait for it to start simmering.
  • Place a metal rack over a pot of simmering water, cover it with a lid, and let it steam for up to 10 minutes or until the flatbread becomes soft.
  • Once done, you can start serving the torn rougag flatbread along with the tomato broth and the browned chicken.
  • Arrange steamed torn flatbread on a plate, pour spiced tomato broth to soften it, and top with chicken, carrots, and chickpeas. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To see the pictures of the recipe instructions, please look at the step by step section in the recipe post.
  • Add green chilies  you want it spicy
  • You can use kuboos, pita bread or any flatbread if you don't have rougag.
  • Use Baharat or Arabic Masala if you don't have Ras El Hanout.

Nutrition

Calories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 73.3gProtein: 35.2gFat: 14.8gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 879mgFiber: 13.3gSugar: 9.8gCalcium: 172mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Algerian Chakhchoukha, Chakhchoukha
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