Homemade Molokhia Chicken Stew
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Homemade Molokhia Chicken Stew

👤 4 servings medium 🌍 Egyptian

A hearty and comforting Egyptian-style stew made from scratch with fresh molokhia leaves, chicken, garlic, coriander, onions, and chicken broth. Serve over rice or with pita bread.

ChickenStew

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch molokhia leaves
  • 0.75 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 medium garlic
  • 0.25 teaspoon coriander
  • 0.5 medium onions
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground coriander and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken broth, washed and drained molokhia leaves, salt, and black pepper (if using). Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the molokhia leaves are tender.
  7. Serve the stew hot over rice or with pita bread.
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