Lebanese Rice with 7-Spice Chicken
Enjoy this delicious tribute to the vibrant culinary heritage of Lebanon, prepared effortlessly with Royal® Sella Basmati Rice. Juicy chicken is marinated in a rich blend of black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and fenugreek, delivering an authentic taste of the Middle East.
Ingredients
2 cups Royal® Sella Basmati Rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
1.1 lbs. chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Lebanese 7-spice blend (Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ginger, Fenugreek equally)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation
- Wash Royal® Sella Basmati Rice under cold water until it’s clear. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground cinnamon. Stir and cook for a minute. Add rinsed rice to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, for another minute.
- Pour water into the pot and add salt to taste. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with Lebanese 7-spice blend, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, garnish the chicken with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the Lebanese rice alongside the 7-spice chicken. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
- Enjoy your flavorful Lebanese Rice with 7-Spice Chicken!
