Chicken Mandi
Chicken Mandi is a traditional Arabian dish that consists of tender chicken served on a bed of fragrant long-grain basmati rice, flavored with a blend of aromatic spices. It is typically cooked in a special underground oven, giving it a unique smoky flavor. The dish is often garnished with nuts, raisins, and fried onions for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs or pieces
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Mandi spice mix (a blend of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken pieces with Mandi spice mix, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the sliced onions until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pot and brown it on all sides.
- Add 4 cups of water to the pot and let it come to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a separate pot, cook the basmati rice according to package instructions.
- Once the rice is cooked, place it in a serving dish and top it with the cooked chicken pieces.
- Garnish with sliced almonds, raisins or onion rings
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 762kcal (38%)Carbohydrates: 81g (27%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 35g (54%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 120mg (40%)Sodium: 117mg (5%)Potassium: 455mg (13%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 127IU (3%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 72mg (7%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
