Omani

Omani Chicken and Rice with Saffron

Name: Omani Chicken and Rice with Saffron
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Omani
Ingredients: 400g chicken thighs; 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 cup saffron threads; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 200ml chicken broth; 1 tbsp butter; salt to taste

Tender chicken cooked with fragrant saffron rice, a classic Omani comfort dish.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes, drain.
In a pot, melt butter, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add chicken, cardamom, cloves, and saffron, cook 5 minutes.
Pour in broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
Fluff rice, serve with chicken.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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