Best 6 Armenian Style Chicken And Bulgur Wheat Recipes

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Armenian style chicken and bulgur wheat is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful broth with onions, garlic, and spices, and the bulgur wheat is added in towards the end of cooking to soak up the broth and create a fluffy, flavorful side dish. This dish is typically served with a side of yogurt or tzatziki sauce, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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EECH (ARMENIAN BULGUR SIDE DISH)



Eech (Armenian Bulgur Side Dish) image

A tangy, savory Armenian side dish that can be served warm, room temperature or cold. I first tried it at St. Mary's Armenian Church in Florida at their food fest and became instantly hooked. It is a mixture of bulgur (cracked wheat), onions, tomatoes, peppers and parsley.

Provided by mommycook

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 1/2 cup servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion
1/2 red pepper
1/2 green pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 lemons
1 heaping tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper
1 cup fine bulgur
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Chop onion and peppers into a small dice or pulse them in a food processor.
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat and add diced vegetables.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and saute 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add can of tomato sauce, tomato paste and the juice of the 2 lemons. Fill the tomato can with water and add that to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil and add paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Add the bulgur, remove from heat, cover the pan and let sit until liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender (about 1/2 hour).
  • Stir in chopped parsley.
  • Can be eaten immediately, within a couple hours, or refrigerate and eat later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 188.1, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.3

ARMENIAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND BULGUR WHEAT



Armenian-Style Chicken And Bulgur Wheat image

Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil (or more, to taste)
2 cups chicken stock or water
6 leg-thigh pieces of chicken, skinned and cut apart
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 cup bulgur wheat
1/2 cup broken walnut pieces
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter in a pot until onion is wilted. Add stock, chicken pieces and salt; boil, cover and simmer over very low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add bulgur wheat, walnut pieces, basil and pepper; stir to mix well, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat and allow to stand 10 minutes, covered and undisturbed, in a warm place. Fluff bulgur before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 367, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 509 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ARMENIAN BULGUR WHEAT AND LENTILS WITH SWEET PEPPERS



Armenian Bulgur Wheat and Lentils With Sweet Peppers image

A delicious meatless main course or hearty appetizer. This is adapted from a recipe in Feast From the Mideast by Faye Levy, with a few minor changes. Her recipe includes parsley, which you may add at the last step, but I'm not a big parsley fan so I omit it. I recently discovered bulgur wheat and am looking for more ways to enjoy this delicious, easy-to-use grain.

Provided by Dan H

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown lentils
2 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 medium onions, diced
1 cup Bulgar wheat
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, and cook covered for 20 minutes. Drain the liquid, then add water to make 2 cups and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, saute the peppers in 1 tablespoon of the oil on medium heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Saute the onion in 2-3 tablespoons oil, on medium heat, for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add half of the onions to the lentils. Add the reserved liquid, salt to taste, and the bulgur wheat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook covered for 20 minutes.
  • Remove cover, turn off the stove, and add the peppers and the remaining onions. Do not stir, allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Add the black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper, and green onion, and toss to mix spices and ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 391.5, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 19, Sugar 5.9, Protein 17.5

ARMENIAN PILAF



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"My grandfather was born in Armenia in the mid-1800's" Susan Lederer relates from her home in Fallon, Nevada. "This pilaf recipe is adapted from one he brought to this country. At our house, it's a standard with shish kabobs and chicken dishes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup bulgur
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup uncooked broken vermicelli (1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, bulgur, rice and vermicelli in butter for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. Add the broth, water and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts :

HARISSA-SPICED CHICKEN WITH BULGUR WHEAT



Harissa-spiced chicken with bulgur wheat image

This spicy harrissa dish will bring the taste of Morocco to your home

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp harissa paste (we used Belazu Rose Harissa)
4 skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil
1 onion , halved and sliced
2 tbsp pine nut
handful ready-to-eat apricot
300g bulgur wheat
600ml hot chicken stock (from a cube)
handful coriander , leaves only, chopped

Steps:

  • Rub 1 tbsp harissa paste over the chicken. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, then fry the chicken for about 3 mins on each side, until just golden (it won't be cooked through at this stage). Remove and set aside.
  • Add the onions, then gently fry for 5 mins until soft. Tip in the pine nuts and continue cooking for another few mins until toasted. Tip in the apricots, bulgur and stock, then season and cover. Cook for about 10 mins until the stock is almost absorbed.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, re-cover and cook for 5 mins on a low heat until the liquid has been absorbed and the chicken is cooked through. Fluff up the bulgur with a fork and scatter with the coriander to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 1.06 milligram of sodium

ARMENIAN MEAT SOUP WITH BULGUR



Armenian Meat Soup with Bulgur image

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pound lamb shank or knuckle of veal
2 quarts cold water
1 carrot
1 onion
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley to garnish

Steps:

  • Put the meat in a large pan with the water and bring to the boil. Remove the scum. Add the carrot and onion, both whole, and the cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer gently, covered, for 1 1/2-2 hours, or until the meat is very tender, adding water as needed. Remove the vegetables. Lift out the meat, cut it up into pieces, and put it back in the pan. Add the bulgur and simmer for about 15 minutes, until it is tender. Add more water if the porridge becomes too thick. The bulgur will absorb a lot of liquid and expand considerably.
  • Serve garnished with parsley.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chicken. Organic or free-range chicken is best.
  • Rinse the bulgur wheat well before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Toast the bulgur wheat in a little bit of butter or oil before cooking. This will give it a nutty flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth are all good options.
  • Add vegetables to the soup. Carrots, celery, and onions are classic additions, but you can use any vegetables you like.
  • Season the soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are good starting points, but you can add other spices and herbs as desired.
  • Serve the soup hot with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Armenian-style chicken and bulgur wheat soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of chicken, bulgur wheat, vegetables, and spices, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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