Chicken Akdah Recipe

Name: Yemeni Village Restaurants Chicken Akdah Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Yemeni
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken breasts; 2 medium Carrots; 2 medium Potatoes; 1 large Onion; 3 cloves Garlic cloves; 400 ml Tomato sauce; 250 ml Water; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Black pepper; to taste Salt; to taste Chili powder; 1 bunch Fresh cilantro

Inspired by Yemeni Village Restaurant

Time1h

Serves4

عقدة دجاج - Shredded chicken cooked with carrot, potatoes and sautéed in tomato sauce with special Yemeni spices.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Chicken breasts

2 medium Carrots

2 medium Potatoes

1 large Onion

3 cloves Garlic cloves

1 2/3 cup (400 ml) Tomato sauce

1.06 cup (250 ml) Water

Spices

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp Coriander powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp black pepper

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste Chili powder

Garnish

1 bunch Fresh cilantro

Method

Preparation

Cook the Chicken

In a pot, add the chicken breasts and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken, let cool, and shred.

Prepare Vegetables

Peel and dice the carrots and potatoes into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and garlic.

Cooking

Sauté the Onions and Garlic

In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent.

Add Vegetables and Cook

Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until they start to soften.

Add Tomato Sauce and Spices

Pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and chili powder. Bring to a simmer.

Combine Shredded Chicken

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet. Mix well and let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until everything is heated through and the flavors meld together.

Serving

Garnish and Serve

Serve the Chicken Akdah hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy with rice or bread.