The Iconic Chicken Machboos - مجبوس الدجاج

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat olive 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 cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon; stir well.

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

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

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

Stir in raisins and return chicken on top of the rice.

Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh herbs, and serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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