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Fattet Djaj

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Fattet Djaj is a delicious Middle Eastern dish featuring tender shredded chicken, crispy pita bread, and a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 pieces of pita bread, torn into pieces
  • 2 cups yogurt
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the pine nuts until golden.
  2. Mix yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Layer the torn pita bread at the bottom of a serving dish.
  4. Spread the shredded chicken over the pita bread.
  5. Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken.
  6. Top with sautéed pine nuts.
  7. Serve warm for best flavor.

Notes

Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time and toast the pita bread for extra crispiness. Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins.

  • Author: elfassimaryam243gmail-com
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
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