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Rechta with Chicken

Rechta noodles with chicken and a clear, gently spiced broth.

Prep13 min
Cook1 h 10 min
Total1 h 23 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving711 kcal
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AlgeriaMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Rechta noodles600 g
  • Chicken pieces1.1 kg
  • Onions2
  • Chickpeas, cooked1 cup
  • Cinnamon stick1
  • Black pepper1 tsp
  • Butter60 g
  • Salt2 tsp

Method

  1. BrothSoften the onions in butter, add the chicken, cinnamon, pepper and 7 cups water and simmer 35 minutes.
  2. NoodlesSteam the noodles 20 minutes, moisten, then steam 15 minutes.
  3. ServeServe with the chicken on top and broth poured over.

Nutrition per serving

Calories711 kcal
Protein37.6 g
Carbohydrates86.4 g
Fat23.0 g
Fibre6.2 g
Sugar5.0 g
Sodium998 mg
Saturated fat9.0 g
Serving sizeabout 310 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Rechta with Chicken take to make?

About 1 h 23 min in total: 13 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Rechta with Chicken?

About 711 kcal per serving, with 38 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 310 g each.

Which allergens does Rechta with Chicken contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Rechta with Chicken from?

Rechta with Chicken is a main course from Algeria. Rechta noodles with chicken and a clear, gently spiced broth.

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