Kuwaiti Chicken And Rice With Daqoos (Tomato sauce) 🍅🍚🍗

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically less expensive.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while dried coriander is more affordable.

Marinate chicken with salt, black pepper, turmeric, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chili; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaves; cook for 1 minute to release aromas.

Add basmati rice and stir to coat in the spices, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve with a drizzle of daqoos on top.

Prepare daqoos by blending tomatoes, garlic, and spices until smooth; serve on the side.

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