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Mloukhiyeh with Shredded Chicken

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Mloukhiyeh

  • 2 packages frozen chopped mloukhiyeh
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4 –6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dry coriander
  • 1 tablespoon 7 spice
  • 1 packet chicken bouillon Maggi
  • 2 –3 cups water adjust as needed
  • 1 whole tomato

For the Chicken

  • 500 g chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon 7 spice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ –½ cup water

Instructions

Cook the Chicken

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place chicken in a baking dish and season with olive oil, 7 spice, salt, and pepper. Add water and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender. Shred the chicken and set aside.

Build the Flavor Base (No تقلاية Method)

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and dry coriander, sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Add chopped onion and cook until soft and slightly golden.

Add the Mloukhiyeh

  • Add frozen mloukhiyeh directly to the pot.
  • Cover and allow it to thaw over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Season and Add Liquid

  • Add 7 spice and chicken bouillon.
  • Gradually add 2–3 cups water, stirring to combine.
  • ⚠️ Do not add too much water—you want a smooth, slightly loose consistency, not watery.

Simmer with Tomato

  • Bring to a boil, then add the whole tomato.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the tomato softens.

Strain the Tomato

  • Remove the tomato and press it through a strainer back into the pot to extract flavor.
  • Discard skin and pulp.

Add Chicken

  • Add shredded chicken to the mloukhiyeh.
  • Let it simmer together for 3–5 minutes until fully combined and heated through.

Serve

  • Serve hot with vermicelli rice.
  • Top with a squeeze of lemon or serve with vinegar and onions on the side if desired.

Notes

 

  • Add water slowly to control the consistency
  • The tomato helps reduce the slimy texture
  • Shredded chicken makes it easier for kids to eat
  • Frozen mloukhiyeh is convenient and works perfectly
  • Garlic + dry coriander builds the base flavor without needing traditional تقلاية

Optional Traditional تقلاية Method

  • Sauté onions only at the beginning
  • At the end, fry garlic + fresh cilantro in olive oil
  • Pour into the hot mloukhiyeh just before serving