Bahraini Chicken Machboos
Basmati rice cooked with chicken, tomato, onion, and spices in one pot until the rice is tender and aromatic.
Machboos is a well-known rice and meat dish in Bahrain. This chicken version combines basmati rice, tomato, onion, and spices; it cooks in one pot so the rice absorbs the flavors of the chicken and broth.
Method
- 01
Season the chicken
Rub the ground turmeric over the chicken thighs or legs to coat them.
- 02
Brown the chicken
Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Brown the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, then set it aside.
10 min - 03
Build the aromatic base
In the same pot, cook the onion until browned. Add the ground ginger, curry leaves, tomato, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Stir, then return the chicken to the pot.
- 04
Simmer the chicken in the broth
Add the crumbled chicken stock cube, ground coriander, baharat, ground cumin, mild curry powder, and water. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
30 min - 05
Add the rice and finish cooking
Squeeze the lemon into the pot and add the basmati rice. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it and stirring occasionally so it does not stick.
10 min
Ingredients
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