Persian Chicken Rice

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:08:33 GMT

Step 1

1. Boil the chicken pieces until cooked

Step 2

2. Remove from the water

Step 3

3. Fry the chicken on each side for 2 minutes in butter

Step 4

4. Remove the chicken from heat

Step 5

5. Saute diced onion until soft

Step 6

6. Add chopped garlic, grated tomato, tomato paste, salt to taste, coriander, red chili, and turmeric

Step 7

7. Transfer back the chicken pieces on the pan

Step 8

8. Add water and saffron water (1 tsp ground saffron + 4 tbsp water)

Step 9

9. Cover with lid and cook until chicken is tender

Step 10

10. Cook basmati rice that has been soaked for 30 minutes

Step 11

11. Cook the rice for 8 minutes

Step 12

12. Strain out the water and rinse the rice with cold water

Step 13

13. In a large pot, drizzle cooking oil and transfer the rice cover with a lid over a towel and cook for 20 minutes on low heat

Step 14

14. Add optional yellow food coloring before serving

Step 15

15. Garnish with raisins and pistachios

Step 16

16. Ready to Enjoy!

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