Algerian Tli Tli B’djedj – Pasta With Chicken!

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 10
Algerian Tli Tli B'djedj - Pasta With Chicken full of spices and flavours
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken ( or 6-8 pieces bone-in chicken )
3/4 - 1 cup canned chick-peas
2 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon tomato puree , concentrate
2 onions
1 -2 garlic clove , minced
1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
salt
3 -4 eggs
500 g orzo pasta ( or homemade tli tli )
1 chicken stock cube
olive oil or sunflower oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
632
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
This recipe is a classic Algerian dish with the name "Tli Tli B'djedj". It is a creamy and spiced dish of pasta or Tli Tli with chicken that's perfectly customary in Algerian culture. The cuisines of the African continent are full of bold flavors, which is evident in this dish. The creamy and spiced characteristic of the dish is usually balanced by another flavorsome element such as a fresh salad. The meal is usually savoured as a family dinner, served hot, and accompanied by a refreshing drink.

Instructions

1.In a pot, add chicken and enough water to cover it. Add chicken stock cube and bring to a boil. Skim the surface of the liquid until clear.
2.Cover the pot and let it simmer over medium to high heat for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is tender.
3.Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken and set it aside.
4.In a separate pot, fill with water and bring it to a boil. Add some salt and pasta or tli tli to the pot and cook until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
5.In a saucepan, heat up butter or oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic and cook until the onions turn translucent.
6.Add canned chickpeas and ras el hanout and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7.Add chicken, tomato puree, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully coated with the spices.
8.In a bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cooked pasta or tli tli to the pot and stir well.
9.Pour the whisked eggs into the pot and stir well.
10.Continue stirring until the eggs are cooked and incorporated.
11.Add more salt if needed. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Algerian Tli Tli B’djedj – Pasta With Chicken is a hearty meal full of flavour.
Chicken and chickpeas provide good protein sources while pasta and eggs offer a carbs boost.
The spiced seasoning in the recipe add a depth and sophistication of taste.

CONS

The recipe may not be suitable for those with egg allergies.
Pasta or tli tli contains high levels of carbs which may not be ideal for those on low-carb diet.
Besides, not all the ingredients may be readily available in local supermarkets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Algerian Tli Tli B’djedj – Pasta With Chicken is packed with good quality protein from chicken and chickpeas which is essential for building and repair muscle tissues. Ras el hanout is a spice mix used in the recipe known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon has a positive effect on blood sugar levels and helps reduce high cholesterol levels.

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