Dajaj bil farik (chicken with freekeh)

Instructions

1. Brown the salted and peppered chicken pieces in olive oil, 5 minutes per side, then set them aside.
2. In the same pot, fry the sliced onions until deep brown, about 15 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaves, and fry for 1 minute.
4. Return the chicken, cover with hot broth and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.
5. Add the rinsed freekeh, stir and continue cooking covered for 25 minutes, stirring from time to time.
6. Check that the freekeh has absorbed the liquid and is tender without being mushy, then adjust the seasoning.
7. Let it rest 5 minutes off the heat and serve the chicken placed on top of the freekeh.