Fattah djaj

Fattah djaj is a Syrian dish made with a combination of chicken, rice, pita bread, a yogurt-based sauce, and a mix of nuts. All ingredients are typically tossed together in layers on a serving platter, creating an excellent blend of flavors and textures in one dish.

First there is a layer of crispy fried or toasted pieces of pita bread, then comes a layer of cooked rice, which is topped with chicken shreds, generously drizzled with yogurt sauce, and finally topped with toasted or fried nuts such as pistachios, almonds, or pine nuts.

The sauce used in this specialty is usually made with plain yogurt, minced garlic, tahini, seasonings, and lime or lemon juice. Once assembled, the dish is sprinkled with plenty of freshly chopped parsley, then enjoyed warm, either as an appetizer or a meal on its own.