Spiced Rice With Chicken (bahraini Chicken Machboos)

Spiced Rice with Chicken, also known as Bahraini Chicken Machboos, is a flavorful and aromatic dish from Eastern Arabian cuisine. This traditional dish is a staple in Bahrain and is perfect for a hearty family meal or special occasions.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Eastern Arabian Spiced Rice Chicken Bahraini Cuisine
Spiced Rice With Chicken (bahraini Chicken Machboos)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 inches ginger, grated
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 6 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until they are golden brown.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, turmeric, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes are softened.
  4. Add the rice and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
  5. Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer the machboos to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro and mint, and serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
380 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
12g
Fiber
3g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Fork Serving platter

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Spiced Rice with Chicken (Bahraini Chicken Machboos) with a side of yogurt and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra burst of flavor, try marinating the chicken in a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, and spices for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$15