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Chicken and Saffron Rice

Chicken and Saffron Rice

ارسلان مرتضوی
ارسلان مرتضویChef
LunchDinnerMain dishesRiceChickenMeatالإمارات العربية المتحدة / Gulf
Tastes:UmamiFattySaltyEarthy
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2
Cost
Medium
Calories
600 kcal

Scale Portions

Ingredients

  • Cleaned chicken
    500 grams
  • Basmati RiceBasmati Rice
    2 cups
  • Large onion, sliced
    1 piece
  • Large tomato, sliced
    1 piece
  • Black PepperBlack Pepper
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Chicken broth cube
    1 cube
  • Ground CardamomGround Cardamom
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Ground cuminGround cumin
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Ground turmeric
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Cardamom pods
    2 pieces
  • Cinnamon stick
    1 stick
  • Cloves
    2 pieces
  • Vegetable OilVegetable Oil
    0.3 cup
  • Vegetable OilVegetable Oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Salt to taste
    0
  • Saffron, soaked in a tablespoon of rose water
    0.3 teaspoon

Steps

  1. 1

    Place half a cup of oil in a baking tray and add the chicken with the bones facing up, then sprinkle half of the ground spices on top.

    Required Tools:
    TrayTray
    OvenOven
    2 min
  2. 2

    Layer the onion slices over the chicken, then the tomato slices, and sprinkle the remaining spices and salt. Ignite the fire under the tray and leave for two minutes, then reduce the heat, cover the tray, and leave for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  3. 3

    Meanwhile, dissolve the chicken broth cube in a quarter cup of water, then add it to the chicken and let it cook for only 15 minutes.

    15 min
  4. 4

    Boil the rice in water and add a tablespoon of oil, salt, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves, and let it cook until done, being careful not to mash it.

    Required Tools:
    PotPot
    20 min
  5. 5

    Gently place the rice on top of the chicken and sprinkle the surface with the saffron infusion, cover the tray, and place it in the oven for 20 minutes.

    20 min
  6. 6

    Remove the tray from the oven and flip it onto a serving plate so that the rice is at the bottom and the mixture and chicken are on top. Enjoy your meal.

    5 min

Nutrition Facts

General Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
Fat20 g
Protein40 g
Carbohydrates70 g
Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)
Basmati RiceBasmati Riceper 100g
Energy365 kcal
Protein8 g
Total Fat0.6 g
Carbohydrate80 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars0.1 g
Black PepperBlack Pepperper 100g
Energy250 kcal
Protein10 g
Total Fat4 g
Carbohydrate64 g
Dietary Fiber25 g
Ground CardamomGround Cardamomper 100g
Energy311 kcal
Protein10.8 g
Total Fat6.7 g
Carbohydrate68.5 g
Dietary Fiber28 g
Total Sugars0.6 g
Ground cuminGround cuminper 100g
Energy375 kcal
Protein18 g
Total Fat22 g
Carbohydrate44 g
Dietary Fiber11 g
Total Sugars2 g
Vegetable OilVegetable Oilper 100g
Energy884 kcal
Total Fat100 g
Vegetable OilVegetable Oilper 100g
Energy884 kcal
Total Fat100 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

Dietary Features & Tags

HalalDairy-FreeWeight Gain
#Chicken#Rice#Saffron