CHICKEN BUKHARI RICE | Authentic Arabian Dish | Bukhari Rice Recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers higher protein content and is gluten-free.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and puree, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in the spices, including cumin, salt, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves, and stir well.

Add the basmati rice and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in raisins before serving.

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