Preheat the oven to 420F.
In an oven safe pan put the ptitim (Israeli couscous) and add the chicken cubes.
Season with salt, turmeric, sumac, garlic powder, tomato paste, date syrup and olive oil.
Mix it all well and spread it evenly.
Pour 2.5 cups of boiling water.
Cover with wet parchment paper and tinfoil on top.
Bake in the oven on 420F for 35 minutes.
Remove the tinfoil and the parchment paper and bake it uncovered for 15 more minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
