Quinoa crusted chicken is a healthier, yummier version of the usual breaded chicken. Plus, the quinoa makes for a better texture! Why does breaded chicken get all the love!? Quinoa crusted chicken has been my breaded chicken replacement. Breaded chicken goes great with dishes like chicken parmesan and chicken tenders/nuggets. But, that can often time…
Chicken Dishes
Chicken with 40 cloves of Garlic
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a dish that blew my mind! So few ingredients will still yield an amazingly delicious and flavorful dish. This is not a famous Middle Eastern dish that I personally grew up eating. In fact, I only recently was introduced to it and I am shocked that I haven’t…
Chicken with Raisins & Rice
Chicken with Raisins & Rice is also known as “Machboos” in the gulf region. It quickly became a family favorite of mine and usually my go to dish to make when I’m entertaining because everyone loves it, it looks pretty, and it’s delicious! “Machboos” or chicken with rice and raisins is not a dish I…
Chicken with Onion Carrot Cream sauce
Chicken with Onion Carrot Cream sauce is a dish with a unique SIMPLE technique that will make this dish so uniquely flavorful! This dish is one of those dishes…. that is so good that every “mom” kept passing the recipe around until everyone was making the same dish. There is a secret to the way…
One pot chicken with mushroom rice
One pot chicken with mushroom rice is the most flavorful rice and quickest dinner to make! It’s very clear that I am a huge fan of mushrooms. It’s also very clear that I’ve been on a mushroom kick recently. Have you seen the stuffed mushrooms I made last week? Mushrooms are full of flavor…
Chicken and Seafood Paella
Chicken and Seafood Paella is your answer to the many paellas out there that are so intimidating to make and/or you don’t eat chorizo. Do not fear, your paella answers are here! Paella is one of the few rice dishes that cooks uncovered. My instinct kept making me grab the lid and try to…
Braised Chicken with Cilantro and Olives
Braised Chicken with Cilantro and Olives is the best way to get a taste of the Mediterranean without actually leaving your kitchen! The chicken from this dish (Braised Chicken with Cilantro and Olives) literally falls off the bone in this dish as it marinates in a super tasty olive and lemon broth. On its…
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip in Puff Pastry Cups
cheesy buffalo chicken dip in puff pastry cups are going to be a major crowd pleaser! All that light, tender crispiness filled with cheesy, melty, saucey chicken, with a kick! I love buffalo chicken dip! Nadia also loves it…which I guess is why we ate half the pot as we were making it, sorry-not sorry….
Chicken Sumac Pinwheel – Msakhan Pinwheel
Chicken Sumac Pinwheel turns a very traditional middle eastern dish into the perfect simple appetizer that comes together in no time! So if you’re middle eastern, Palestinian in particular, this dish is the ultimate comfort food. Traditionally it is made with layers of thin pita bread, tons of onions soaked in tangy sumac and rich…
Crispy Baked Chicken with savory tomato stew
Crispy Baked Chicken with savory tomato stew is literally the most flavorful dish! And it’s so easy you’ll make it time and time again. ** I made it twice just last week! I was having friends over recently and I underestimated how difficult and unpredictable a newborn can be. Plans were made in my head…