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Home » Chicken

December 16, 2020

Freekeh with Ginger Chicken

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Freekeh with Ginger Chicken is a great hearty dish all year that really hits the spot. The fluffy and flavorful cooked durum wheat topped with that spicy chicken will give you all the feels. It’s the perfect variation to the Freekeh with Beef Shanks recipe if you’re a chicken lover.

Also check out the Freekeh with Beef Shanks recipe for more information about durum wheat, and the origins of Freekeh.

Freekah with Ginger Chicken
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Ginger Chicken has Chinese origins and actually the whole dish is originated from a Chinese beef variation called Ginger Beef. In the original recipe, it calls for actually deep-frying the beef along with ginger, peppers, onions, and carrots and pouring over them a sweet sauce for an added kick in flavors. So for people who prefer chicken over beef, and a healthier method of preparation, my Ginger Chicken recipe is the perfect alternative.


List of ingredients for Freekeh with Ginger Chicken

Green Durum Wheat (Freekeh)

  • soaked Durum Wheat⁣⁣⁣
  • water
  • onions 
  • olive oil
  • seven spices 
  • bouillon cubes
  • Himalayan salt

Ginger Chicken

  • chicken breast⁣⁣⁣
  • minced ginger
  • garlic cloves
  • mustard
  • ketchup
  • plain yogurt
  • salt
  • citric acid (pinch)
  • olive oil
  • peanut butter

Different ways to serve Chicken with Freekeh

  • An original Lebanese way to serve Freekeh with chicken is to boil to the chicken first, pull it apart, use its broth to cook the durum wheat in, and add the pulled-apart chicken pieces to the freekeh as it is cooking.
  • Another variation is to marinade small cubed chicken pieces and sauté with minced garlic and onion in a pot, then add your durum wheat, water, and preferred spices and cook together.
Freekah with Ginger Chicken

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Freekah with Ginger Chicken

Freekeh with Ginger Chicken

Lama
A hearty dish of cooked fluffy durum wheat full of flavor with a spicy kick of the added ginger chicken.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
optional- marinade chicken for 4-6 hours 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 adults

Ingredients
  

Green Durum Wheat (Freekeh)

  • 3 cups ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣soaked Durum Wheat⁣⁣⁣
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 onions cubed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon seven spices (half of ¼ tsp.)
  • 2 bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt

Ginger Chicken

  • 1 ½ lbs. chicken breast⁣⁣⁣
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoons ketchup
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • citric acid (pinch)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter

Instructions
 

Freekeh

  • Wash durum wheat and drain. Then soak the wheat in 3-4 cups of hot water for about 20 minutes then drain any water left. 
  • In a pot add oil and sauté’ cubed onions until golden brown.  Add in the drained durum wheat, water, spices, salt, and bouillon cubes. Boil for 2 minutes then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Once finished, allow wheat to rest for 10minutes before fluffing with a fork.⁣⁣

Ginger Chicken

  • Cut chicken breast in half, then cut each piece length-wise to thin it out. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
  • Meanwhile, whisk all ingredients together and pour over chicken. Mix well. ⁣⁣
  • Chicken can be cooked right away, but best to allow to marinate 4-6 hours, best if left overnight. Cook chicken 4 minutes each side or until done. ⁣⁣
  • Serve over freekeh with toasted almonds.
Keyword chicken, durum wheat, freekah, ginger chicken
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Comments

  1. Samar says

    August 12, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    This FREEKEH WITH GINGER CHICKEN recipe was SO good! So easy to prepare and the outcome is delicious.

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  2. Mona says

    August 28, 2021 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe reminds me of home❤
    Tried it today and it was absolutely amazing. Will make it more often.

    Reply
  3. Tania says

    September 10, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, I’m about to try this freekeh but i wonder how long should I soak this before cooking? Can i soak it for a couple of hours or shall i soak it over night??

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  4. Hala says

    October 09, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    A heavenly recipe that tastes just like Mom’s

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    • Celine says

      January 16, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! Lama! this turned out so delicious! I was scared to do it but you made it so easy. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lama says

        January 20, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this delicious dish!

        Reply

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