Chicken Machboos (Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium Tomatoes, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp Machboos spice blend
• 2 whole Dried whole lime (loomi)
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 4 pods Cardamom pods
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add the diced tomatoes, Machboos spice blend, dried whole lime, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaves to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Add the chicken pieces to the pot and season with salt and black pepper. Brown the chicken on all sides.
6. 6Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to combine with the chicken and spices.
7. 7Pour in enough water to cover the rice and chicken by about 1 inch.
8. 8Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the chicken is tender.
9. 9Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
10. 10Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or parsley if desired.

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