What else can I make with these ingredients?
Tavuklu Noodle
Easy 30 min~520 kcal 9/10
🍗
Chicken Mandi
A Yemeni-style spiced chicken and basmati rice dish finished with a gentle charcoal-smoke aroma.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 6~590 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 70 min cook 30 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
Keeps the screen on · step-by-step guide · built-in timer
Timeline
Total 2 h 12 min- Prep32 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 1.2 kg Whole chicken legs
For the rice
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Basmati rice
- 2 adet Onions
- 4 diş Garlic
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Chicken broth
For the marinade
- 20 gr Fresh ginger
For the spice mix
- 5 adet Cardamom pods
- 1 adet Cinnamon stick
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Coriander
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Turmeric
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
What else can I make with these ingredients?
Instructions
- 1
Soak the basmati rice in warm water for 25 minutes, then drain.
25 min25:00 - 2
Rub the chicken with the ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, half the salt, and half the olive oil.
- 3
Marinate the chicken for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 4
Chop the onions and saute them with the cardamom and cinnamon in the remaining olive oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Add the rice and stir for 3 minutes, then add the chicken broth and remaining salt.
3 min03:00 - 6
Place the chicken over the rice and cover the dish with foil.
- 7
Bake the mandi chicken at 190°C for 45 minutes, then uncover and brown for 10 minutes.
55 min55:00 - 8
Place a small ember in a metal bowl, leave it covered in the tray for 3 minutes, then remove and serve.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: For the charcoal aroma, place the ember in a small metal bowl; if it touches the rice directly, the smoke turns bitter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mandi chicken on a wide tray with optional yogurt cucumber and hot tomato sauce.
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)
~590
kcal calories
35
g protein
70
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 48%Fat 28%
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.
Community Adaptations (0)
No adaptations yet. Be the first to add one!
FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Mandi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chicken Mandi take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 70 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 132 minutes in total.Is Chicken Mandi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chicken Mandi have?
Approximately 590 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 70g, fat: 18g.Is Chicken Mandi allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Chicken Mandi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Mandi need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
Be the first to review
To leave a review, sign in.
Give this recipe its first star
No reviews yet, did you try it? How did it turn out, what did you change? Help the next cook.
Other versions of this recipe
Try a similar recipe in the same category at a different complexity.
Similar recipes
Selected from the same category and tags
Sort:
1 this week
Found an error in this recipe?