Emirati Machboos Salad With Spiced Rice And Chicken

Emirati Machboos Salad with Spiced Rice and Chicken is a delicious and aromatic dish that combines the flavors of the Middle East with a healthy twist. This salad is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.

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Emirati Machboos Salad With Spiced Rice And Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add the chicken cubes to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the basmati rice according to package instructions.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the pot with the chicken and tomatoes. Mix well to combine.
  7. In a large serving bowl, arrange the sliced cucumber, chopped mint leaves, and coriander leaves.
  8. Top the salad with the spiced rice and chicken mixture.
  9. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
  10. Serve the Emirati Machboos Salad with Spiced Rice and Chicken immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Serving bowl

Tools

Cutting board Knife Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Emirati Machboos Salad with Spiced Rice and Chicken with a side of yogurt and warm pita bread.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, you can substitute the chicken with chickpeas or tofu.

Cost

$15