How To Make Chicken Rice | Arab Style Chicken | One Pot Chicken Recipes

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber while long-grain rice is more economical.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric gives a similar color at a lower price.

chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective alternative to broth.

Season chicken legs with salt, black pepper, Kashmiri chili powder, and turmeric in a bowl.

Add a little olive oil to the chicken and mix well with gloves on.

Place the chicken in a large pan and turn the heat to medium.

Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until browned.

Add crushed cinnamon, dried chili, green cardamom pods, dried thyme, and black peppercorns to the pan.

Add 2 cups of chopped onions and 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic to the pan; sauté for about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in 1 liter of cold water and keep the heat on below medium; let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

Add 4 cups of basmati rice and an additional 0.5 liter of water or stock to the pan.

Place the chicken back on top of the rice, cover with a lid, and let it cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Remove the lid and check the rice; it should be flavorful and cooked through.

Garnish with chopped cilantro or coriander before serving.

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