Bukhari Rice With Chicken Recipe / Ruz Bukhari/ رز بخاري بالدجاج  / رز كابلي/رز افغاني / رز بخاري

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Dried apricots offer more vitamins, while cranberries are often cheaper.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while paprika is less expensive.

Wash and soak the basmati rice for half an hour.

Julienne the carrot and slice the onion.

In a large pot, heat oil and sauté the sliced onion until golden brown.

Add garlic paste and cook for a minute until fragrant.

Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned.

Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and spices including cumin, salt, and the crumbled chicken stock cube.

Add the blended tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.

Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Remove the chicken and set aside; add the soaked rice to the pot.

Layer the chicken on top of the rice, then add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, julienned carrot, and raisins.

Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens