Chicken and Rice | How to Make Lebanese Chicken and Rice l Lebanese Food

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces meat consumption while still adding flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually less costly.

Heat oil in a large pot.

Add chicken thighs and brown them.

Season with salt, pepper, cardamom, rosemary, cinnamon, bay leaves, garlic, star anise, cloves, and Lebanese 7 spice mix.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and set aside; strain the broth if desired.

Add washed rice to the pot along with chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender.

In a separate pan, sauté nuts and dried fruits with butter and oil until golden.

Serve rice topped with chicken and garnish with sautéed nuts and fruits.

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