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Egypt’s first Lebanese-American smokery and chicken grill. Chickanji, located in New Cairo’s Trivium Square Mall, is the spot for a taste of smokin' hot culinary experimentation that specializes in chicken.

Their signature: The grits-stuffed smoked chicken, slow-cooked for hours in a wood smoker, each bird arrives steaming hot and bursting with flavor. The dish can be split between two but given the generosity of the grits serving, we suggest having a part of four to indulge if you’re not a hearty eater.

Off the grill: Their chicken and beef kebabs are grilled to perfection, complemented by familiar Lebanese spices and paired with steamed fluffy rice. Our tip: Put in an extra order of garlic dip. If you're looking for a healthier option, their chicken mesahhab delivers.

Sorry to all rice-stuffed pigeon lovers, but Chickanji's grilled pigeon stuffed with freekeh is our personal standout dish. The tender pigeon meat, skin crisp from being cooked over an open flame, pairs beautifully with the nutty, earthy flavors of freekeh, creating a hearty and satisfying dish that does justice to its roots.

Not swayed by the Levantine section? Dip into their American options: Their American comfort food shines through with classic favorites like generously sauced wings, creamy pasta, and hearty sides like fluffy baked potato and corn on the cob.

Do they deliver? New Cairo denizens come out on top once again. They can order through Chickanji’s phone number on Instagram. If you’re out of town but in the area, there's an order and pick up option too.

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