Algerian Chtitha Djedj
Chtitha Djedj is an Algerian dish consisting of chickpeas & chicken, which is cooked in tomato sauce flavored with different spices such as cumin, turmeric, and paprika that is best served with couscous or bread.
Ingredients
- 3 pieces of Chicken leg quarters
- 1 cup of Dry garbanzo beans chickpeas, soaked overnight and boiled
- 1 teaspoon of Cumin for flavor
- ½ teaspoon of Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of Paprika
- 1 medium-sized Red onion chopped
- 4 cloves of Garlic minced
- A 1-inch piece of Ginger minced
- ¾ cup of Bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup of Parsley chopped for freshness
- 2 tablespoons of Tomato paste for color and richness
- 1 teaspoon of Salt for seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of Black pepper for added flavor
- 3 tablespoons of Olive oil for sautéing ingredients
- 2 cups of Water for the stew base.
- 1 whole sweet pepper for adding spiciness
Instructions
- Add olive oil in the cooking pot. Once hot, add the chopped red onion. Stir till translucent.
- Next, add the mince garlic & ginger. Give a quick stir for few minutes before adding the chopped bell pepper. Stir again.
- Add the chicken leg quarters and pan-fry for few minutes before adding the tomato paste & spices. Stir gently.
- Pour water on the chicken and add the red sweet pepper. Once it started to boil, add the chickpeas & chopped parsley. Gently mixed to combine and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- During the simmering process, add salt and black pepper for taste.
- Preheat the oven in maximum temperature. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it into the baking pan.
- Lastly, transfer on the oven and let it broil for 5-10 minutes till it turns light brown.
- For serving, add the chickpeas on the plate before adding the chicken on top of it. Garnish it with chopped parsley. Serve it with couscous or bread.
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Notes
- You can use harissa paste instead of red pepper for spiciness
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 25.4gProtein: 40.8gFat: 35.7gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 6.5gSugar: 6.1gCalcium: 84mgIron: 5mg
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