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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Lemon
This Mersin-style main cooks smoky freekeh with chicken and lemon.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 4~314 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 35 min cook 20 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) freekeh bulgur
- 450 g chicken breast
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) lemon juice
- 4 glass(~800 ml) water
- 1 pcs onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) tomato paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) salt
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the freekeh, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, and drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Melt the butter in a pot; soften the finely chopped onion for 4 minutes, add garlic, and turn for 30 seconds.
4 min04:30 - 3
Cut the chicken breast into 2 cm cubes, add to the pot, and saute over high heat for 5 minutes until the outside turns white.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add tomato paste, salt, and black pepper and fry for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Add the drained freekeh and turn for 2 minutes; add 4 cups hot water and lemon juice, bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 6
Remove from heat, rest covered for 10 minutes, stir, and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: After rinsing, soaking freekeh for 10 minutes removes dust and balances cooking. Add lemon juice at the start and zest after resting to reduce aroma loss.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with yogurt, roasted peppers, and fresh parsley salad.
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)
~314
kcal calories
24
g protein
24
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 31%Fat 38%
GI 28 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
1.8g
Sugar
1g
Fiber
1269.6mg
Sodium
4.2g
Saturated 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.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- 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 Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Lemon make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Lemon take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 70 minutes in total.Is Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Lemon difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Lemon have?
Approximately 314 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 24g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Lemon contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Lemon need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Lemon filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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