Chicken And Fragrant Rice

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Chicken and fragrant rice is a classic Middle Eastern dish that is flavorful and comforting. The dish consists of juicy chicken pieces that are seasoned with spices and served alongside fragrant rice that has been infused with aromatic herbs.

To make the dish, chicken pieces are first marinated in a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and paprika. The marinated chicken is then pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.

For the rice, long-grain rice is typically used and it is cooked with fragrant herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaves, as well as caramelized onions and raisins. The result is a fragrant and flavorful rice that pairs perfectly with the spicy chicken.

The dish is often garnished with fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro and served with a side of yogurt or a tangy salad. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Chicken And Fragrant Rice Ingredients

1 whole chicken3 cups of medium grain rice2 celery sticks1 carrot cut in half1 onion cut in half1 cup of mixed vegetables1 tsp of 7 spices1 cinnamon stick2 bayleaves4 cardamom pods4 cloves2 chicken stock cubesnuts for garnishghee

Method

in a large pot add whole chicken and cover with water.add aromatics, 7 spice, onion ,carrot , celery and chicken stock cubeswash rice and set asideonce chicken is cooked through and tender take it out of the stock and shred it and set aside.drain stock from all the aromatics and vegetablesin the same pot add 1 tbs ghee add rice and mix it until coated with gheeadd the mixed vegetables and add saltadd 5 cups of stock to the rice and let it come to a boil then put on low heat until rice has absorbed the stocks.add shredded chicken ontop of rice and garnish with toasted nuts of choice and serve !