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Unveiling the Flavors of Palestinian Sumac Chicken with Taboon Bread

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

Savor the rich, aromatic experience of roasted chicken seasoned with sumac and served over traditional taboon bread. This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A vibrant plate of sumac chicken resting on golden taboon bread, garnished with caramelized onions and spices.

For the Chicken
 1 kg whole chicken, cut into pieces
 3 tbsp sumac
 4 tbsp olive oil
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp black pepper
For the Onion Topping
 4 onions, thinly sliced
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 tsp salt
 1 tbsp sumac
For Serving
 4 taboon bread or flatbread
 1 fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Prepare the Chicken
1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, sumac, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Massage the mixture into the chicken thoroughly, ensuring all pieces are well coated with the spices.

2

Arrange the marinated chicken in a roasting pan, skin side up, and roast in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Caramelize the Onions
3

While the chicken is roasting, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and salt; sauté them gently, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until they become soft and caramelized.

4

Stir in the additional tablespoon of sumac and cook for another minute, then remove from heat.

Assemble the Dish
5

Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven. On a large serving platter, place the taboon bread or flatbread as a base. Layer the roasted chicken on top, followed by the caramelized onions.

6

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately with extra sumac on the side.

Notes

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 piece of chicken with onions and bread


Amount per serving
Calories680
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g45%

Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 800mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 48g18%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 46g

Vitamin A 120mcg14%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 60mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 600mg13%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Vitamin E 2mg14%
Vitamin K 5mcg5%
Thiamin 0.2mg17%
Riboflavin 0.5mg39%
Niacin 6mg38%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg36%
Folate 30mcg8%
Vitamin B12 0.8mg34%
Biotin 0mcg0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.5mg10%
Phosphorus 380mg31%
Iodine 0mcg0%
Magnesium 40mg10%
Zinc 2mg19%
Selenium 30mcg55%
Copper 0.2mg23%
Manganese 0.5mg22%
Chromium 0mcg0%
Molybdenum 0mcg0%
Chloride 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.