Traditional Yemeni chicken madfoon recipe|short video|Arabic rice|142nd[Restaurant style madfoon]

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, and pork can be less expensive depending on the cut.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander provides a similar flavor profile, and caraway seeds are often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

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

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and spices (coriander powder, cumin powder, cinnamon powder, clove powder, cardamom powder, pepper powder, and salt).

Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and spices to meld.

Pour in chicken broth and hot water, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Remove chicken and set aside, keeping it warm.

Add rinsed basmati rice to the pot, stirring to combine with the sauce.

Place the chicken on top of the rice, cover, and steam on low heat until rice is cooked.

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