Chicken Haneeth | Arabic Rice with Chicken

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are more affordable.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers protein, while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and healthier, while sour cream is often cheaper.

Marinate the chicken with the spices including pepper corns, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, bayleaf, coriander powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

Heat oil in a large pot and sauté sliced onions until translucent.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.

Stir in pureed tomato and cook until softened.

Add basmati rice, chicken stock cubes, dry lemon, green chili, and water to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover, cooking until rice is tender.

Let the rice rest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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