Cracked wheat simmers with chicken, yogurt, onion, and warm spices into a thick Middle Eastern comfort dish.
20 min prep 75 min cook
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Rinse the cracked wheat and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
Soften the onion in butter for 6 minutes.
Add the chicken and turn it for 8 minutes.
Add the cracked wheat, chicken stock, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
Cook over low heat for 55 minutes, until thickened.
Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
Warm the yogurt with some hot liquid, add it, and stir for 5 more minutes.
💡 Tip: Temper the yogurt with hot jareesh liquid before adding it to the pot; this prevents curdling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with onions warmed in butter and a little black pepper on top.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~470
kcal calories
28
g protein
54
g carbs
16
g fat
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.
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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