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Musakhan Rolls (Sumac Chicken)

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A vibrant Middle Eastern twist on classic musakhan: tender, sumac-spiced chicken wrapped in soft flatbread rolls—perfect as a flavorful appetizer or handheld meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 rolls

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast), cut into bite-sized pieces

2 large onions, thinly sliced

23 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons sumac

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Salt and pepper, to taste

46 flatbreads (lafa, pita, or tortilla)

Optional garnish: toasted pine nuts, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, extra sumac

Instructions

In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon sumac, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

While chicken marinates, heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly caramelized—about 15–18 minutes.

Push onions to the skillet edge, add marinated chicken to center, and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned. Flip and sauté another 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sumac over the chicken-onion mixture and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Warm flatbreads briefly in a dry skillet or oven until pliable.

Divide the chicken and onion mixture evenly among flatbreads. Add a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs if using.

Roll each flatbread tightly, tucking in the ends to form neat rolls.

Serve warm, either whole or sliced in half, garnished with extra sumac or herbs.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main course