Description
Chicken Mandi is a traditional Arabian dish known for its rich flavors and aromatic spices, featuring tender chicken cooked with fragrant rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mandi spice mix
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and mandi spice mix, cooking until the tomatoes soften.
- Add the whole chicken to the pot, season with salt, and brown on all sides.
- Pour in the water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Strain the broth and measure out 4 cups.
- In the same pot, add the soaked rice and the strained broth, bringing it to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, grill or roast the chicken until the skin is crispy.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with the chicken on top, garnished with fresh coriander.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- Serve with a side of salad or yogurt for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Arabian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Mandi, Arabian dish, flavorful chicken, rice dish