Spiced chicken and tomato basmati rice cook together into the Gulf's generous shared-table classic.
30 min prep 80 min cook
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Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
Rub the chicken thighs with salt, cumin, and coriander.
Brown the chicken in vegetable oil for 4 minutes per side and set aside.
In the same pot, saute the onion and garlic for 6 minutes.
Add the tomato puree, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the rice, chicken broth, and chicken to the pot.
Cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes.
Toast the almonds and raisins in a pan for 3 minutes and scatter over the pilaf.
💡 Tip: Browning the chicken first leaves a deeper spiced flavor in the rice liquid.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with toasted almonds, raisins, and spicy tomato sauce.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~640
kcal calories
38
g protein
78
g carbs
20
g fat
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.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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