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Lebanese Chicken Fatteh Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600
A delicious Lebanese dish featuring layers of shredded chicken, chickpeas, and crispy pita, topped with a creamy yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (15-ounce can)
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 large Arabic-style pita bread (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 32 ounces plain whole-milk yogurt

Instructions 

  • Layer shredded chicken and chickpeas in a serving dish.
  • Toast pine nuts in a skillet until golden, then set aside.
  • Toast pita in olive oil until crispy, then set aside.
  • Sauté garlic in remaining olive oil, then add yogurt and warm gently.
  • Combine yogurt mixture with chicken and chickpeas, then top with pita and pine nuts.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or paprika.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese
Keyword: Chicken