Yemeni-ish Chicken Mandi

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:56:47 GMT

Step 1

This recipe calls for a rice cooker, if you don't have one I assume you know how to cook rice a different way (but also, please get a rice cooker it'll make life so much easier).

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, add in and blend all your spices till you get a nice powder.

Step 3

Cut up your chicken into bite sized pieces then transfer them to a bowl. Add your spice mix along with some olive oil and some salt, then incorporate everything together.

Step 4

Marinade overnight, or for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Wash and strain your rice, then add to your rice cooker, along with 2 tablespoons of the previously made spice mix, some turmeric, bay leaves, and curry powder. Mix and coat all the rice grains, then add in your chicken broth (1:1 substitution with water markings) along with some salt.

Step 6

Start up the rice cooker and begin cooking your other ingredients.

Step 7

While your rice cooks, cook your other stuff.

Step 8

Slice your onions thinly, then add one cup of vegetable oil to a pot on medium-high heat.

Step 9

Once your oil heats up, add the onions in and fry them, stirring them every 3-4 minutes. This process will take 10-15 minutes, so be patient! But also be careful, towards the end, they will burn fast so keep a watchful eye and remove them quickly.

Step 10

Remove the onions when they look golden brown. Spread on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the oil. Set aside until ready to garnish.

Step 11

In the same pot, add in your chicken along with some oil and cook all the way through.

Step 12

Chop up your ingredients, add to a blender with some salt and lemon juice, then blend till you get a smooth consistency.

Step 13

In a large platter, layer the rice.

Step 14

Add some of the fried onions.

Step 15

Add the chicken, then add more onions.

Step 16

Serve with a side of your sauce, along with whatever else you may crave. Enjoy!

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