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Savor the Flavors of Authentic Chicken Machboos

Mouthwatering Chicken Machboos made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 green chili peppers slit (adjust to taste)
  • 4-5 cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil or ghee
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onions until they turn golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  5. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and black pepper.
  6. Add the chicken pieces and green chilies, seasoning with salt.
  7. Pour in chicken stock and add the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick.
  8. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  9. Remove the chicken and set aside; stir in the rice.
  10. Place the chicken back on top of the rice, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
  11. Allow to rest before serving.