Name: Chicken Machboos
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Africa and Arabic
Ingredients: chicken, in pieces 1 piece; turmeric 1 tsp; cinnamon 1 tsp; saffron 1 tsp; olive oil 2 tbsp; Machboos Spice Mix 1 tsp; olive oil 2 tbsp; onions, FINELY CHOPPED 1 piece; turmeric 1 tsp; cinnamon 1 tsp; Machboos Spice Mix 1 tsp; crushed tomatoes 2 piece; tomato paste 2 tbsp; basmati rice 250 gr; chicken stock 320 ml; bay leaves 2 piece; salt; pepper; dried lime 0.3 piece; toasted pine nuts 2 tbsp; toasted cashews 2 tbsp; fried onions 0.3 cups; cilantro leaves; mints; dates, pitted

Ingredients

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Chicken Machboos

1 piece chicken, in pieces
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp saffron
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Machboos Spice Mix

For the rice

2 tbsp olive oil
1 piece onions, FINELY CHOPPED
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp Machboos Spice Mix
2 piece crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
250 gr basmati rice
320 ml chicken stock
2 piece bay leaves
salt
pepper
0.3 piece dried lime

To serve

2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
2 tbsp toasted cashews
0.3 cups fried onions
cilantro leaves
mints
dates, pitted

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Steps

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200º. Season the chicken with turmeric, cinnamon, machboos spice mix, saffron threads, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

10 min

Step 2

Transfer to a baking tray, making sure all pieces are covered with the mixture.

Step 3

Bake for 1 hour - or until all pieces are browned.

1 h

Step 4

In a deep pot, add the olive oil, once it is hot, add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes.

5 min

Step 5

Add the spices. Cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the tomatoes, limes, tomato paste and rice. Cook for a couple of minutes, or until all the rice has been covered by the veggies and spices mixture.

5 min

Step 7

Add the chicken stock, bay leaves and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, once it's boiling reduce the temperature and cover. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until rice is done and has absorbed all the liquid.

10 min

Step 8

Serve the chicken over the rice and top with toasted pine nuts, toasted cashews, fried onions, fresh herbs and dates.