How to make Majboos chicken| Kuwaiti food| Arabic food| RJ MAQUE

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cinnamon is more accessible and still flavorful.

cardamom pods

🥗Healthier: ground cardamom

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cardamom is easier to use and widely available.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes, cooking for 5 minutes.

Add basmati rice, stirring to combine with the chicken and vegetables.

Pour in water, ensuring the rice is submerged, and add spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper).

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, garnished with green bell pepper.

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