Middle Eastern Rice & Chicken| Fagrant •Arabic •Easy| Big and Hungry|

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is high in protein, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed spice blend

Fresh herbs add flavor without extra calories, while mixed spices can save money.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

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 grated carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate spices, stirring to toast for 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

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

Stir in raisins and bay leaves, then return chicken to the pot.

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

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

Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh coriander.

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