Freekeh with Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 cups cracked freekeh
• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds and pine nuts
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 3 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the freekeh well to remove excess char and debris.
2. 2Simmer the chicken in broth with onion until fully cooked, about 30 minutes; remove chicken and reserve broth.
3. 3Sauté the freekeh briefly in oil, then add the reserved broth, cinnamon, and allspice.
4. 4Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until the freekeh is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. 5Shred or plate the chicken over the freekeh.
6. 6Garnish with toasted almonds and pine nuts before serving.

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