Emirati Chicken majboos | Chicken Machboos | Arabic chicken and rice

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cinnamon is more convenient but offers similar flavor.

Heat oil and sauté the whole spices.

Add the chicken pieces and cook over high flame for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until transparent.

Add ginger, garlic, and curry leaves, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add the spices, tomatoes, dried lemon, tomato paste, potato, and green chillies.

Cover and cook over medium flame for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add finely chopped coriander leaves, chicken stock cube, and lemon juice.

Add 4 cups of hot water, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes.

After 20 minutes, open the lid and add the washed and soaked basmati rice. Add 1 1/2 cups more hot water.

Check the salt and add more if needed.

Cook for another 20-25 minutes over medium-low flame or until the rice is done and the water is dried.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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