Yemeni Smoked Chicken Rice: A Taste of Authentic Rice and Chicken Delight! (ASMR)

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a protein boost, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, and thighs are less expensive than breasts.

In a pot over the heat, add oil and sauté the chicken while stirring for 5 minutes.

Add the whole spices (cinnamon, bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and cardamom pods), salt, and stir for 2 minutes.

Add the water, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked.

Place the chicken in a lined baking tray, strain the broth aside.

Prepare the chicken grilling mixture by mixing oil, coriander, garlic powder, and paprika.

Brush a layer of the grilling mixture onto the chicken and broil in the top oven rack for 10 minutes.

In a pot over medium heat, add clarified butter, onion, and garlic. Stir together for 2 minutes.

Add the rice and the mixed spices, curry powder, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, and salt. Stir for 1 minute.

Pour the chicken broth over the rice until it's submerged.

Let the rice boil on high heat for 3 minutes until the broth level goes down to the rice's level.

Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover, and let it cook for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix the orange food coloring with water, then add it to the rice.

Use a small dish with oil and the lit charcoal to create smoke. Cover for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

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