Mandi Al Faham Recipe | Fragrant Arabic Rice with Grilled/Bbq Chicken

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein while long-grain rice is more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is healthier, sour cream is often cheaper.

Marinate chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 1 hour.

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

Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add basmati rice and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove pot from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve with grilled chicken on top.

Cooking Techniques

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