Arabic Chicken Mandi | Yemeni Chicken and Rice recipe | Air Fried Chicken Mandi | Ramadan Special

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while long-grain rice is often more affordable.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken breast reduces fat, while thighs are typically less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika offers flavor without the smoke, while sweet paprika is often cheaper.

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

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

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

Stir in chopped tomatoes and green chili; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add marinated chicken and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 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; strain the broth if needed.

Add rice to the pot with the broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

While rice cooks, grill or roast the chicken until skin is crispy, about 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with the crispy chicken.

Cooking Techniques

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