High Protein Mloukhiye
Elevate your classic dish with a healthy twist in this High Protein Mloukhiye recipe—a Middle Eastern favorite crafted for modern, fitness-conscious foodies. Packed with tender, bite-sized chicken breast, nutrient-dense mloukhiye leaves, and hearty chickpeas, this balanced meal is as flavorful as it is satisfying. Simmered in a fragrant chicken broth seasoned with coriander, garlic, and a hint of lemon, every spoonful bursts with rich, comforting flavors. Perfect for meal prep, this protein-rich, gluten-free stew pairs beautifully with fluffy rice and crunchy toasted pine nuts for added texture. Ready in just over an hour, High Protein Mloukhiye is a nutritious one-pot wonder that'll keep you coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams mloukhiye leaves (fresh or frozen)
- 500 grams chicken breast, skinless and boneless
- 240 grams canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 200 grams rice (optional, for serving)
- 50 grams pine nuts, toasted (optional)
Instructions
Begin by washing the mloukhiye leaves thoroughly. If using fresh leaves, chop them finely. If using frozen, thaw and drain them well.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Introduce the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the ground coriander, salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat the chicken and onion mixture.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook the chicken for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
Add the chickpeas and mloukhiye leaves to the pot. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then stir in the lemon juice.
If desired, prepare the rice according to package instructions during the final cooking stage.
To serve, ladle the mloukhiye over the cooked rice, and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts if using. Serve hot and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 5950 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 220.7 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1421 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 32.2 mg | 179% | |
| Potassium | 6076 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
