Healthy Chicken Makanek
Lean homemade Lebanese-style chicken sausages seasoned with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and warm Mediterranean spices, then lightly pan-seared for a healthy mezze.
Prep Time
20 mins min
Cook Time
15 mins min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground chicken
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground chicken with all herbs, spices, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- 2
Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Shape the mixture into small finger-length sausages.
- 5
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Cook the sausages for 12–15 minutes, turning frequently until evenly browned and fully cooked.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter.
- 8
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- 9
Serve immediately with whole wheat pita or fresh vegetables.
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