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Saudi Arabian Chicken and Rice Bowl
A classic Saudi dish made with flavorful chicken, saffron-infused rice, and aromatic spices.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons aromatic spicesground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon
- ●1/2 teaspoon saffron threadssoaked in 2 tablespoons hot water
- ●1 cup brown riceuncooked
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 cups chicken broth
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Remove chicken from saucepan and set aside.
- 4
Add onion and garlic to saucepan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add aromatic spices, saffron, and chicken broth to saucepan and stir to combine.
- 6
Add rice to saucepan and stir to coat with spice mixture.
- 7
Bring saucepan to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- 8
Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cooked chicken.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.