Description
A flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice, seasoned with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 4 cups chicken broth (Halal-certified)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, turmeric, and cumin.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot. Sauté until browned on all sides, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, ensuring it gets coated in the flavorful oils. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil. Then, reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and has absorbed all the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made with different types of chicken parts, such as breasts or thighs, depending on preference.
- Fresh herbs can be added to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg