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Sumac and onion Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry

This Middle Eastern Stir-Fry leans on sumac and onion to do the heavy lifting. We sear the Chicken Thigh for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.3 from 400 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook35 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Sumac and onion Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sumac and onion elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Sear in a hot pan without crowding until a deep golden crust forms, then rest briefly.

Stir in the pomegranate molasses and the rest of the sumac and onion flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped parsley and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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