Chicken Machboos Recipe: Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken & Rice Re

Updated at: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:21:23 GMT

Step 1

Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle the chicken with a little of the spice mix. Set aside remaining spice mix.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of the ghee or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.

Step 3

Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, remaining spice mix, cinnamon sticks, star anise (if using) cardamom and lime juice. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, tomato and raisins. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Put the chicken back into the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the cinnamon sticks (discard) and put the chicken back onto a plate. Add the rice, cover and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until almost all the liquid has evaporated. Once it has evaporated, reduce heat to low and cook another 15 minutes.

Step 5

While the rice cooks, heat the remaining olive oil in another skillet. Add the chicken and cook to brown and crisp the skin, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

To serve, pile the rice on a plate and top with the chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

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