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These fluffy sliders are baked in the oven with mozzarella cheese within. They contain the most tender chicken musakhan ever.

Chicken Musakhan Sliders

Fatimah
These sliders contain the Palestinian staple, chicken musakhan. They are baked with mozzarella cheese within and sprinkled with lemony sumac.
5 from 12 Ratings
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper for poaching/boiling
  • ½ teaspoon salt for poaching/boiling
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for poaching/boiling
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder for poaching/boiling
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or one stick, for poaching/boiling
  • Some water to cover the chicken
  • 3 large red onions sliced into thin wings
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon more addition
  • 1½ teaspoons 7 spice
  • some salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sumac

For the Topping

  • 2 cups mozzarella
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • more sumac for topping

As for the sliders, I made my own buns.

Instructions
 

  • Boil the chicken with the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cinnamon until completely cooked.
  • Discard the liquid and shred the chicken.
  • To a pan on medium to high heat, add the sliced onions and let them wilt without any oil, and they start to turn into a light pink color.
  • Add the oil and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and the remaining seasonings (sumac,7 spice, salt, cinnamon) and mix.
  • Adjust sumac (for tanginess) and salt to your liking, and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add toasted nuts if you like and remove from heat.
  • Add your mini buns to a lined baking pan or tray and slice in half.
  • Add the entire filling and top with your desired amount of mozzarella.
  • Top with the other side of the buns and brush melted butter on top.
  • Sprinkle with sumac and bake at 450, covered, for about 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Check at 5 min mark.

Notes

  •  You can roast the chicken in the oven instead of boiling it. Just coat the chicken breasts with a generous drizzle of vegetable oil.
  • If you prefer chicken thighs to breasts, you can replace the breast with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
  • For a matchless serving, eat the chicken msakhhan sliders with plain yogurt.
  • These musakhan sliders make a a great idea for a popular dish during family gatherings, especially on holidays.
Keyword authentic, Chicken, Falasteenie, Msakhan, Musakhan, Musakhhan
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