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a white bowl full of chicken and bulgur wheat

Boko Boko Harees

A lightly spiced chicken dish with bulgur wheat, originally from Burundi.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Servings 2 people
Calories 704 kcal

Equipment

  • Small bowls x 2
  • Measuring spoon and cup
  • Frying pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Sieve

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Bulgur wheat fine or medium grade
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 1 onion
  • 250 g chicken breast
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric

Instructions
 

  • Soak the bulgur wheat with enough water to cover and set aside.
  • Fry the butter in the pan and saute the diced onion. Set aside. Fry the chicken breast until cooked through.
  • Return the onions to the pan along with the turmeric, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
  • Drain and add the bulgur wheat. Pour in enough water to cover the bulgur. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes until the bulgur is tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 45gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 1169mgFiber: 27gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Chicken, Light, Summer
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