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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Chicken Machboos
Chicken, basmati rice, dried lime, and Gulf spices cook into a fragrant one-pot rice dish.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 54 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 60 min cook 89 min rest
- #One-Pot
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 2 h 54 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 29 min
- Cooking1 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 gr Chicken thighs
For the rice
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 2 adet Onions
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 4 diş Garlic
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Chicken broth
For the spice mix
- 2 adet Dried limes
- 2 tatlı kaşığı(~20 ml) Spice blend
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 1 adet Cinnamon stick
- 4 adet Cardamom
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
For serving
- 0.3 demet Cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes and drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Rub the chicken with salt and half of the spice blend.
- 3
Fry the chicken in oil for 8 minutes, until colored, and set aside.
8 min08:00 - 4
Soften the onion for 8 minutes, then add the garlic and tomatoes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the dried limes, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, and remaining spice blend.
- 6
Add the chicken and chicken broth, and cook for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 7
Spread the rice in the pot, cover, and cook for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 8
Turn off the heat and steam for 10 minutes, remove the lime pieces, and serve with cilantro.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Cracking the dried lime lets its aroma pass into the pilaf, but remove the pieces before serving so they do not add bitterness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with yogurt salad, pickles, and fresh cilantro.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
32
g protein
68
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 48%Fat 29%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 22 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Machboos make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chicken Machboos take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 60 minutes, including 89 minutes of passive resting; 174 minutes in total.Is Chicken Machboos difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chicken Machboos have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 68g, fat: 18g.Is Chicken Machboos allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Chicken Machboos belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Machboos need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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