Bukhari Rice With Chicken Al Faham,Grilled Chicken Arabic Recipe,Bukhari Rice Recipe With Chicken

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while chicken thighs are generally more affordable than breasts.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a common substitute, and dried herbs can be more economical.

cinnamon stick

🥗Healthier: cinnamon powder

💰Cheaper: none

Cinnamon powder is easier to use and often more accessible.

Make deep cuts on 1 kg chicken with skin.

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon spice mix, 1 tablespoon red pepper paste, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon chicken spice, 1 teaspoon paprika powder, and 1/8 teaspoon orange color to the chicken and mix well to marinate.

Cover and marinate the chicken for about 1 hour or overnight.

Bake the marinated chicken at 180 degrees Celsius for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, remove the foil and baste the chicken with the oil from the tray, then broil until it has a light charred golden color.

In a pan, heat 1/4 cup oil and add 1 large julienned carrot, frying for 1-2 minutes on medium flame.

Add 1/4 cup raisins and fry for a few seconds on medium flame, then remove and set aside.

In the same pan, fry 1 medium-sized onion and 3-4 garlic cloves until light golden on medium flame.

Add whole spices and turmeric, frying for a few seconds.

Add 1 blended tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil on high flame.

Once boiling, add 1.5 cups soaked rice and 2 teaspoons salt, adjusting to taste.

Cook on medium-high flame until the water evaporates, leaving a little water.

Add the fried carrots and 2 green chilies, then simmer on low flame for about 10 minutes.

Once cooked, transfer the rice to a platter and place the grilled chicken on top.

Cooking Techniques

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