CHICKEN MACHBOOS KUWAITI | MACHBOOS CHICKEN RECIPE

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cinnamon is more convenient but offers similar flavor.

Cover and cook chicken with water for 45 minutes on medium flame.

Set aside chicken and strain water, leaving dried lemon in the pot.

Add 2 pcs jalapeno to the pot.

Add 5-6 cups of washed and soaked basmati rice to the pot and cook on medium heat for 5-8 minutes, then reduce to low heat.

Add a pinch of saffron that has soaked for 30 minutes.

Cover with aluminum foil and cook on low flame for 20 minutes.

Fry the chicken.

Cooking Techniques

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