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Easy 30 min~180 kcal 5/10
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Cairo Chicken Molokhia
Minced jute leaves cook in chicken broth with garlic and coriander oil for Egyptian soup.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~280 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Low Calorie
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 700 gr Chicken thigh
- 500 gr Molokhia leaves
- 1.5 litre Chicken stock
- 6 diş Garlic
- 2 tatlı kaşığı(~20 ml) Dried coriander
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Cooked rice
- 1 adet Lemon
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the chicken thighs with water and salt for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 2
Remove the chicken, pull the meat apart, and reserve the broth.
- 3
Chop the molokhia leaves very finely.
- 4
Heat the chicken broth and add the molokhia.
- 5
Cook the soup gently for 8 minutes without boiling hard.
8 min08:00 - 6
Foam the garlic and dried coriander in butter for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 7
Stir the garlic butter into the soup and serve with chicken and rice.
💡 Tip: After adding molokhia, avoid a hard boil so the texture does not become heavy and gummy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with rice, chicken pieces, and lemon.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 78% match~280
kcal calories
22
g protein
16
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 32%Carbs 23%Fat 45%
GI 41 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
0.9g
Sugar
1.2g
Fiber
1766.6mg
Sodium
4.4g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (78%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cairo Chicken Molokhia make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Cairo Chicken Molokhia take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Cairo Chicken Molokhia difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cairo Chicken Molokhia have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 16g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Cairo Chicken Molokhia contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cairo Chicken Molokhia belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Cairo Chicken Molokhia need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Cairo Chicken Molokhia filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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