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Gazan Green Chile Chicken Skillet With Dill Seed And Tomatoes

Name: Gazan Green Chile Chicken Skillet With Dill Seed And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch bite pieces; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tsp whole dill seeds, coarsely crushed in a mortar; 4 medium ripe plum tomatoes, diced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sea salt; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A fiery stovetop skillet inspired by Gazan flavors, pairing chicken thighs with crushed green chiles, aromatic dill seeds, and sweet tomatoes.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Mortar Crushing Aromatics

Pounding dill seeds, chiles, and salt in a mortar before sautéing to intensify essential oils and establish a pungent Gazan flavor base.

Instructions

Step 1: Coarsely crush whole dill seeds with a pinch of sea salt using a mortar and pestle.
Step 2: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Add chicken thigh pieces in a single layer and sear for 5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.

Step 4: Add minced garlic, chopped jalapenos, crushed dill seeds, tomato paste, ground cumin, and remaining salt, stirring for 2 minutes.

Step 5: Pour in diced plum tomatoes and stir well, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens into a glossy glaze; finish with fresh cilantro.

Cooking tips

Crushing the dill seed just before cooking releases vibrant aromatic oils essential to Gazan cooking.
Adjust jalapeno quantity based on heat preference, leaving seeds in for maximum heat.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Palestinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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