Jerusalem Mixed Grill (Meorav Yerushalmi Spiced Chicken, Caramelized Onion & Pita Skillet) – Authentic Israel Recipe
Born in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market: sizzling turmeric-and-cumin spiced chicken seared with sweet onions.
- Country of Origin
- 🇮🇱 Israel (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Thinly sliced chicken thighs and breasts, Mountains of caramelized yellow onions, Warm pita and tahini, Turmeric, Ground cumin
Ingredients for Jerusalem Mixed Grill (Meorav Yerushalmi Spiced Chicken, Caramelized Onion & Pita Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thinly sliced chicken thighs and breasts, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups mountains of caramelized yellow onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm pita and tahini
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with turmeric
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Israel seasoning (ground cumin, coriander, cardamom, allspice, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and turmeric for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add thinly sliced chicken thighs and breasts and mountains of caramelized yellow onions along with ground cumin, coriander, cardamom, allspice, garlic, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with warm pita and tahini and serve straight from the skillet.