20-Min Seffa Medfouna — Crispy Vermicelli Chicken
Shredded rotisserie chicken tossed with crispy vermicelli, warm spices, and a touch of butter and honey — the TikTok shortcut to Morocco's sweetest savory dish. Serve with avocado salad and a cold smoothie for the full plate.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
comfortsatisfyingmoroccanchickencrispytenderweeknightdinner
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 6 oz vermicelli pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1.5 tsp warm spice blend (cinnamon, cumin, ginger)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Boil vermicelli in salted water until just tender, ~4 minutes. Drain well.
- 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming. Add drained vermicelli.
- 3
Stir constantly for 3 minutes until pasta is golden brown and crispy at the edges.
- 4
Add warm spices, chicken, and honey. Toss until heated through, ~2 minutes.
- 5
Transfer to a platter. Top with toasted almonds. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling
- large skillet, 10-inch or larger
- wooden spoon or spatula
- colander
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