Qado dhameystiran bariis iyo digaag/ somali rice and chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken breast reduces fat while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa offers more protein while bulgur is usually cheaper.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries provide a tart flavor while dried apricots can be more affordable.

Marinate chicken with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and green peppers, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, reserving the cooking liquid.

Add rice to the pot with the reserved cooking liquid and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in raisins and lemon juice.

Serve rice on a platter topped with the chicken.

Cooking Techniques

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