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Savory Middle Eastern Musakhan with Sumac Chicken Wraps

Name: Savory Middle Eastern Musakhan with Sumac Chicken Wraps
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1½ lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp ground sumac; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 3 large onions, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 tbsp ground sumac; 1 tsp salt; 4 large flatbreads, ideally taboon or naan; 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Lemon wedges

North African infused chicken wraps with caramelized onions and vibrant sumac

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 15, 2025

Savory Middle Eastern Musakhan with Sumac Chicken Wraps — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken

For the Onion Mixture

For the Wraps

For the Accompaniments

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 754 kcal
Protein: 46.25 g
Carbs: 46.75 g
Fat: 41.5 g
Fiber: 5.63 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3015 kcal
Protein: 185 g
Carbs: 187 g
Fat: 166 g
Fiber: 22.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1½ lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless	1040	160	0	40	0
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
2 tbsp ground sumac	28	0	7	0	3
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
½ tsp black pepper	3	0	1	0	0.5
3 large onions thinly sliced	120	3	28	0	6
⅓ cup olive oil	640	0	0	73	0
2 tbsp ground sumac	28	0	7	0	3
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
4 large flatbreads ideally taboon or naan	800	20	140	14	8
2 tbsp pine nuts toasted	110	2	2	11	1
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped	1	0	0	0	0.5
Lemon wedges	5	0	2	0	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Cut the Chicken
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
2
Combine Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper.
3
Marinate Chicken
Add chicken pieces and coat well.
Tip: Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Onion Mixture

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Cook Onions
Add sliced onions, cooking until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the onions do not burn; stir frequently.
3
Season Onions
Stir in ground sumac and salt, cook an additional 2 minutes.
Tip: Prepare onions ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.

How to Make Savory Middle Eastern Musakhan with Sumac Chicken Wraps

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Chicken
Sauté marinated chicken on medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through.
2
Assembling the Wraps
Spread onion mixture over flatbreads, top with chicken, toasted pine nuts, and parsley.
3
Warming the Wraps
Heat assembled wraps in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until warm.