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Gluten-Free Chicken Machboos with Cauliflower Rice recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Chicken Machboos with Cauliflower Rice

A flavorful and aromatic Emirati rice dish adapted for gluten-free diets using cauliflower rice. This version maintains the authentic taste of chicken machboos while being suitable for those avoiding gluten and wheat.

65m4 servings
WHEAT-free
380 cal|35g protein|20g carbs|18g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • 4 cups Cauliflower rice
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Baharat spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 4 pods Cardamom pods
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (175°C / 176.7°C). Add the 1 medium onion, chopped into 0.635 cm pieces, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. 2Add the 4 cloves of garlic, minced, and the 2.54 cm of ginger, grated, to the pot. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. 3Stir in the 2 medium tomatoes, diced, the 2 tablespoons of baharat spice blend, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 4 cardamom pods, and 2 bay leaves. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and the spices are fragrant.
  4. 4Add the about 680 g of chicken thighs to the pot. Cook, turning the pieces occasionally, until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Pour in the 2 cups of chicken broth, bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C.
  5. 5Carefully remove the about 680 g of chicken thighs from the pot and place them on a cutting board. Add the 4 cups of cauliflower rice to the pot with the sauce. Stir well to coat the cauliflower rice with the sauce. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is tender.
  6. 6While the cauliflower rice is cooking, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Once the cauliflower rice is tender, return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir to combine everything.
  7. 7Season the dish with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well to distribute the seasoning evenly. Serve the Gluten-Free Chicken Machboos hot.

Substitutions

Rice → Cauliflower rice

Gluten-free

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