Description
Syrian Fattet Djaj (Layered Chicken Platter) is a flavorful dish featuring crispy pita, tender chicken, rice, and a creamy garlic-yogurt-tahini sauce. With its perfect balance of textures and rich flavors, this dish is ideal as both an appetizer or a main course. Quick to prepare, using a rotisserie chicken, it’s a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Platter:
1 rotisserie chicken
3 pita breads, cut into small squares
Vegetable oil for frying
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (or substitute with pistachios or pine nuts)
Chopped parsley for garnish
For the Garlic-Yogurt-Tahini Sauce:
2 cloves garlic, mashed
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup tahini
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
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Fry the Pita: Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a skillet. Fry the pita squares until golden and crispy, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Set aside.
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Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine mashed garlic and yogurt, whisking until smooth. Add tahini, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk again and set aside.
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Assemble the Platter: In a large serving dish, layer the cooked rice, shredded rotisserie chicken, and fried pita squares. Top with the garlic-yogurt-tahini sauce and garnish with toasted almonds (or your choice of nuts) and chopped parsley. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
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Serve: Serve immediately while the pita remains crispy.
Notes
Vegetarian Option: Skip the chicken and use roasted vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, or mushrooms for a flavorful twist.
Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cumin to the yogurt sauce for a unique depth of flavor.
Nuts: Replace the almonds with pistachios or pine nuts, or use a combination of all three
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Syrian
Nutrition
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
