Chicken Machboos

Chicken Machboos recipe is also known as or Machboos ala Dajaj, which means spiced chicken and rice.

Summary

  • Recipe Type : Arabian
  • Servings : 6
  • Prep Time : Average
  • Cook Time : 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp MAGGI® Khaleeji Cooking Paste
  • 1 kg chicken parts with bone and skin
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 whole loomi, cut in half and seeds removed
  • 2 medium green chilies, chopped (optional)
  • 2 cups basmati rice, washed
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander and parsley leaves
  • 1 tbsp rosewater

    Products Used

  • Khaleeji cooking paste

How to Prepare

  • In a nonstick rice pot, sear chicken pieces with sunflower oil on medium-high heat until golden brown.
  • Add MAGGI® Khaleeji Cooking Paste, water, loomi, and green chillies (replace with bell pepper for a less spicy flavour) and cook for an additional 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add washed basmati rice, herbs and rosewater and gently stir to mix together chicken and rice. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes until rice is fully cooked and stock is absorbed.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve with fresh yogurt and Arabic salad.

    Nutritional Info

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