Fetteh is a delightful Middle Eastern dish that combines layers of flavors and textures. In this recipe, fried eggplant, crispy potatoes, and shredded chicken are combined with chickpeas and a creamy yogurt sauce, making a hearty, savory dish that's perfect for any occasion. The addition of toasted almonds and fresh parsley as garnish brings a delightful crunch and freshness to each bite.
Ingredients
🫓 3 pita breads
🍗 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
🥫 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
🥔 2 potatoes
🍆 1/2 large eggplant
🥛 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
🌿 1 tablespoon tahini
🧄 2 cloves of garlic, minced
🍋 Juice of half a lemon
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
🌿 Chopped parsley
🥜 Toasted almonds
Instructions
1- Prep the Ingredients:
- Dice the potatoes and eggplant into small cubes.
- Slice the pita bread into small squares.
2- Cook the Chicken:
- If not already cooked, boil the chicken breast with your choice of spices until tender. Shred the chicken once cooked.
3- Fry the Ingredients:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the pita bread pieces until crispy and golden. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- In the same oil, fry the diced potatoes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain.
- Fry the eggplant pieces until they are soft and golden. Remove and drain.
4- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
5- Toast the Almonds:
- In a dry pan, toast the almonds over medium-low heat until they are golden brown. Set aside.
6- Assemble the Fetteh:
- In a large serving bowl, layer the fried pita bread at the bottom.
- Top with shredded chicken, chickpeas, fried potatoes, and eggplant.
- Drizzle the yogurt sauce generously over the top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and toasted almonds.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 450 per serving
Proteins: 18g per serving
Fats: 22g per serving
Carbohydrates: 50g per serving
Equipment: Frying pan, large bowl, knife, cutting board
Cooking Tips:
- To ensure the pita stays crispy, fry it just before assembling the dish.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
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