Arabic chicken majboos | mouthwatering and delicious recipe | by zaika kitchen

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries are lower in sugar, while sultanas are often less expensive.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chili; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Mix in chopped tomatoes, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves; cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt over the chicken; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add basmati rice to the pot and stir well.

Place the chicken on top of the rice; cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in raisins and toasted almonds before serving.

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