Chicken Mandi Rice Pot

Name: Chicken Mandi Rice Pot
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs), (halal); 2 tbsp Mandi spice mix (or mix of cardamom, cloves, black pepper, coriander); 1 tbsp grated ginger; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups basmati rice, soaked; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp ghee or olive oil; 1 piece dried black lime (loomi), optional

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Experience the iconic flavors of Arabian cuisine with this authentic Chicken Mandi Rice Pot. This celebrated dish features a whole chicken marinated in a bold Mandi spice blend (including black lime, cardamom, and cloves), then slow-roasted over a pot of incredibly fragrant basmati rice. The rice absorbs all the delicious juices and spices from the chicken, resulting in an unbelievably aromatic and flavorful one-pot meal. The chicken becomes impossibly tender and juicy, with a subtly smoky flavor. This is a centerpiece dish perfect for festive occasions, family gatherings, or a special weekend dinner that will transport your taste buds.

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A large pot of Chicken Mandi with a whole roasted chicken on top of fragrant yellow rice

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time90 min

Servings6 servings

Equipment

Large oven-safe pot or Dutch ovenMixing bowlsKitchen twine

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs), (halal) 2 tbsp Mandi spice mix (or mix of cardamom, cloves, black pepper, coriander)1 tbsp grated ginger4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups basmati rice, soaked1 large onion, thinly sliced3 cups chicken broth2 tbsp ghee or olive oil1 piece dried black lime (loomi), optional

Instructions

1
Pat chicken dry. Rub it all over with Mandi spices, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large oven-safe pot, heat ghee and sauté sliced onions until golden brown. Remove half for garnish.
3
Add soaked and drained rice to the pot with the remaining onions. Pour in chicken broth and add the dried black lime. Stir.
4
Place the marinated chicken on top of the rice. Cover the pot tightly with a lid or foil.
5
Bake for 1.5 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with reserved fried onions before serving.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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