Chicken Machboos with Sunflower Seed Garnish

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken pieces
• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Machboos spice blend
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
2. 2Add the 1 medium chopped onion to the hot oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add the 4 cloves of minced garlic and the 1 inch of minced ginger to the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. 4Stir in the 2 medium chopped tomatoes and the 2 tablespoons of Machboos spice blend. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.
5. 5Add the 1.5 lbs of chicken pieces to the pot and cook, turning them occasionally, until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
6. 6Pour in enough water to just cover the chicken. Add the 1 teaspoon of salt and the 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender when pierced with a fork.
7. 7Carefully remove the 1.5 lbs of chicken pieces from the pot and set them aside on a plate. Leave the cooking liquid and vegetables in the pot.
8. 8Add the 2 cups of basmati rice to the pot with the cooking liquid. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture back to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Do not lift the lid during this time.
9. 9Return the 1.5 lbs of cooked chicken pieces to the pot with the rice. Gently stir to combine and allow the chicken to heat through for about 5 minutes.
10. 10Serve the Chicken Machboos hot. Garnish each serving with the 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds and the 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.

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