Mind Blowing Saudi Chicken Dish for Your Guests - مختوم دجاج اكل سعودي

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are more economical.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs add flavor with fewer calories, while dried herbs are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces meat intake, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

Heat a pressure cooker over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 cinnamon sticks, 10 black peppercorns, 2 cloves, and 2 pieces of mastic and toast the spices.

Add 2 peeled and crushed tomatoes and stir well.

Add a whole chicken cut into quarters.

Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, then a little water and stir.

Cover the pot and cook for 25 minutes over medium to high heat.

Check if the chicken is tender by inserting a fork into it.

Garnish the dish with chopped coriander and add a little lemon juice before serving.

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