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Jordanian Chicken and Rice with Lemon and Cinnamon

Name: Jordanian Chicken and Rice with Lemon and Cinnamon
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jordanian
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil

A zesty rice dish with chicken, lemon, and cinnamon, cooked in a fragrant broth.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a pot, add onions and sauté until golden.
Add chicken, rice, broth, water, lemon zest, and cinnamon, stir well.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Let rest 5 minutes, fluff, and serve.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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