Maqluba recipe | chicken and rice maqlooba recipe | famous Arabian dish

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and canned beans are often cheaper.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs add flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are economical.

Marinate chicken with spices, garlic, and olive oil for at least 1 hour.

Slice eggplant and cauliflower; sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; soak for 30 minutes.

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

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

Layer eggplant and cauliflower over the chicken in the pot.

Add soaked rice evenly over the vegetables; pour in water until it covers the rice.

Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and bay leaves on top of the rice layer.

Cover the pot tightly; cook on low heat for 45-60 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Carefully invert the pot onto a large serving platter; remove pot to reveal layers.

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