Entree: Israel – Mediterranean Israeli – מעורב ירושלמי ➤ Me'orav Yerushalmi (Spiced mixed grilled chicken offal and bits cooked with onions and warm Middle Eastern spices)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 20 min

Additional 30 min

Total 1 hr

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) mixed chicken offal (hearts, livers, gizzards), trimmed and roughly chopped
- 8 oz (225 g) chicken thigh meat, trimmed and chopped (optional for balance)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced (about 12 oz / 340 g)
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 g) baharat or 1 tbsp (15 g) warm spice blend (ground cumin 1 tsp / 2 g, ground coriander 1 tsp / 2 g, sweet paprika 1 tsp / 2 g, ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp / 1 g, ground turmeric 1/4 tsp / 1 g)
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) tahini or plain yogurt to serve (optional)
- Pita bread or rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Combine the offal (and optional thigh meat) with baharat, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and let marinate 15–30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Heat remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat; add sliced onions and cook, stirring, until deep golden and caramelized, about 10–12 minutes; push onions to the side.
3. Increase heat to high, add the marinated offal in a single layer and sear without stirring for 1–2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook until browned and cooked through, about 4–6 more minutes total.
4. Mix onions and offal together in the pan, splash with lemon juice, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook 1 more minute to meld flavors.
5. Remove from heat, stir in parsley and cilantro if using, and serve immediately with warm pita or rice and tahini or yogurt on the side.