Musakhan Rolls
A perfect Palestinian roll, Musakhan, is all about letting fresh, simple ingredients shine: Olive oil, tangy sumac, a hint of spice, caramelized onions, and perfectly roasted chicken wrapped in tortilla bread.
- Prep time
- 45 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1¼ pound chicken breasts (2 large chicken breasts)
- 2 large red onions
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons sumac
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon 7 spices
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- ½ teaspoon cardamom (or 2 pods)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or ½ stick)
- Shrak or fajita size tortilla
Instructions
- 1
For Making the Filling
- 2
Add the chicken to a pot along with spices for boiling.
- 3
Cover with cold water and place on high heat for 15 minutes, until boiling. Skim the foam and discard.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium and cover, letting then cook for another 20 minutes or until done.
- 5
Remove the chicken from water and let it cool before shredding.
- 6
Slice the onions into halves. Then slice in the middle to make two thin wing sections.
- 7
Add to a skillet on medium low. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch them get light pink color.
- 8
Once pink, add in the shredded chicken, along with the sumac, cinnamon, salt, and 7 spice. Mix well and add the oil.
- 9
Mix well and cook for another 7-10 minutes until the flavors are mixed well and the onions are soft.
- 10
Add the toasted pine nuts and remove from the heat.
- 11
Assembling the Rolls
- 12
Cut the shark into rectangles, about 4 inches in length and 3 inches in width. If you're using tortilla, cut them in half.
- 13
Add about 1½ tablespoons of filling to the bottom of your bread and fold the edge's over.
- 14
Roll up like a burrito. Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the bottom of your pan and place the rolls seam side down.
- 15
Pack them tightly. Brush with another 2 tablespoons of olive oil on top and bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes or until crispy. You can broil for a few minutes to get some more color.