By TasteGreatFoodie
Lebanese Chicken and Rice (Riz a Djej)
11 steps
Prep:15minCook:45min
A hearty flavorful ground meat rice topped with shredded tender chicken is an easy recipe for actual everyday life. Try it now!
Updated at: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:45:38 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
56
Moderate
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories855.5 kcal (43%)
Total Fat55 g (79%)
Carbs32.4 g (12%)
Sugars0.6 g (1%)
Protein55.2 g (110%)
Sodium704.6 mg (35%)
Fiber0.7 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
To cook the chicken
Step 1
Place a whole chicken in the instant pot.
Step 2
Add the cubed onions, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and 2 cups of water.
Step 3
Cover and cook for 1/2 an hour on high.
Meanwhile, cook the rice
Step 4
In a medium pot, on medium-high heat, add olive oil. Then, sauté the ground beef for about 6-7minutes.
Step 5
Add the seven-spice seasoning, rinsed rice, salt, and sifted chicken broth OR 2 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of water.
Step 6
Stir, cover, then simmer the rice for 15-17 minutes.
Back to the chicken
Step 7
Release pressure, remove the whole chicken.
Step 8
Begin to debone in thick pieces of meat to top your rice with.
Prepare your dish
Step 9
Plate the cooked rice. Then, top with the cooked chicken.
Step 10
Garnish with minced parsley and/or toasted nuts.
Step 11
Drizzle some warm chicken broth over the plate if you have any broth left for added flavor (optional).
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