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Tavuklu Biryani
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Chicken Maqluba
A celebratory Levantine upside down rice dish layered with chicken, eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes, warm spices, and broth.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~500 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 50 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Tavuk
- 900 g Chicken thighs
Pilav
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 3.5 cup(~700 ml) Chicken broth
Sebze
- 2 Eggplants
- 0.5 Cauliflower
- 2 Potatoes
Aroma
- 1 Yellow onion
- 3 clove Garlic
Baharat
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in warm salted water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Boil the chicken thighs with onion, garlic, spices, and salt for 20 minutes, reserving the broth.
20 min20:00 - 3
Lightly fry the eggplants, potatoes, and cauliflower in olive oil and transfer to paper towels.
- 4
Layer the vegetables first in the pot, then the chicken pieces and rice.
- 5
Add the reserved chicken broth, cover, and cook for 28 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 6
Rest the pot for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wide platter.
10 min10:00 - 7
Serve the inverted pilaf hot at the table.
💡 Tip: Resting for 10 minutes before unmolding helps the layers settle and keeps the rice from falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Bring it out on a large central platter with yogurt salad, pickles, and green salad.
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)
~500
kcal calories
31
g protein
66
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 52%Fat 23%
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 Maqluba make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chicken Maqluba take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 50 minutes; 85 minutes in total.Is Chicken Maqluba difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chicken Maqluba have?
Approximately 500 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 66g, fat: 13g.Is Chicken Maqluba allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Chicken Maqluba belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Maqluba need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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