Persian chicken and rice, also known as Chelo Kabab, is a beloved dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a flavorful and aromatic combination of succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and a variety of herbs and spices. The chicken is typically marinated in a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, and spices, then grilled or baked until tender and juicy. The rice is cooked with saffron and other spices, giving it a golden color and a nutty flavor. Persian chicken and rice is often served with a variety of sides, such as grilled vegetables, yogurt sauce, and pickles.
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PERSIAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Posted for ZWT 6. This actually comes from the small Middle Eastern country of Oman. As for cutting the dried apricots, I suggest using kitchen scissors or shears dusted with flour. It makes them much easier to cut.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a soup pot, melt the butter and cook the chicken for about 15 minutes, until brown on both sides; remove the chicken to a platter. Add the onion, apricots, and raisins and saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Add the rice and mix well. Return the chicken to the pot; reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through.
PERSIAN STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE
This isn't actually a Persian recipe, but it is inspired by Persian dishes i have had in the past.... It's very easy to prepare and its great for summertime, or as a side dish for a nice lamb tagine. Very important - must use real saffron, not imitation! You can use less or more butter if you like, depending on how you like the taste (or how worried you are about the waistline!!!)
Provided by becy959
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the basmati in a rice cooker with 2-3 cups of water (according to your rice cooker's instructions) along with pinch of salt and the saffron.
- Turn the rice cooker on and while that is cooking, prepare the rest.
- Strip the bbq chicken of it's skin, wings and stuffing (I usually eat this as I cook the meal ha ha).
- Chop up the roast chicken meat roughly and set aside.
- Dry roast the almonds in a large frypan until they're a light golden brown, then set aside.
- Fry the berries in appx 1/2 tbpsn of the butter for about five minutes, then set aside.
- Put another 1/2 tbspn of the butter in the pan and fry the chopped spring onions gently til they go soft.
- Add the cooked rice and the rest of the butter, stir fry for about five minutes.
- Add the chicken, almonds, berries and sumac and stir through.
- Add the fresh coriander, cook for another minute, then serve.
SERRESH POLLO (PERSIAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH FRIED ONIONS, RAISI
This was my introduction to persian cuisine. My DH's first wife is Iranian, and she taught him Persian cooking. He can make several awesome dishes, but this was the first he made after moving i with me, and it still is one of my favourites. It's easy and quick to make, too. Barberries are available in oriental groceries. They are very tart and balance the sweet raisins perfectly. It's not exactly calorie friendly, but worth every bite. Serve with green salad.
Provided by Mia in Germany
Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)
Time 1h
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- On low heat, melt 2 ounces of the butter, add salt and pepper to taste and baste chicken thighs with molten butter.
- Bake thighs at 400 degrees F for about 45 minutes.
- While thighs are baking, prepare basmati rice.
- Some minutes before the thighs are done, slice onions and fry in remaining butter (I know, it's a LOT of butter, but that's correct).
- As soon as onions are translucent, salt to taste, then add raisins, heat through (don't let the mixture burn!), then add barberries, turn off heat and let stand until barberries are warmed, too.
- Place chicken thighs and rice on plates, top rice with onion-raisin-barberry mixture.
- Serve with green salad.
- Enjoy!
PERSIAN LAYERED CHICKEN AND RICE WITH YOGURT (TACHIN JOOJEH) RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1.Preheat oven to 400 F 2.Yogurt Sauce In a medium bowl mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Sprinkle mint or basil on top (optional) Keep in fridge until ready to serve. 3.Chicken and onions Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat until very hot. Add chicken - it should sizzle - and cook 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink. (It will be golden brown on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside) Remove from heat, cut into bite-sized cubes and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet, add onions, ½ teaspoon salt, turmeric and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 6-7 minutes over medium heat until onions soften and turn golden brown. Mix with cubed chicken and set aside. 4.Tachin: step one Put rinsed rice and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook, covered, for 7 minutes. Pour into a strainer, drain, rinse with cold water to stop cooking and set aside. 5.Tachin: step two Whisk egg yolks, yogurt, saffron, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Add half the cooked, drained rice, mix thoroughly and set aside. 6.Tachin: step three Swirl melted butter and olive oil in the 2-quart casserole to coat bottom and sides. Add yogurt & rice mixture and smooth it out into an even layer with the back of a spoon. Add chicken and onion mixture next, making an even layer. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt to the remaining plain white rice, stir to combine and add to top of casserole, pressing it down gently. Cover casserole with lid or a double layer of foil and bake in the lower third of preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until a light brown crust forms on the bottom. Remove from oven. Carefully flip casserole upside down onto a platter. Cover the top with a clean dish cloth while you give the Barberries a 1 minute stir in a frying pan with a bit of oil. Toss them on top of the Tachin to garnish. Cut Tachin into six servings and enjoy with yogurt sauce on the side.
Persian-Chicken-And-Rice
This Persian dish is an irresistible, aromatic combination of juicy, succulent chicken pieces and fluffy, flavorful rice, all brought together by an exotic array of spices and herbs. The chicken, marinated in a symphony of yogurt, zesty lemons, and fragrant herbs, is first grilled to crisp, succulent tenderness, while the rice is lovingly prepared in its own aromatic realm until it achieves a mesmerizing, fluffy-golden texture. The union of these elements, combined with the enchanting aroma of steamed basmanti rice, is an unforgettable culinary experience.
Conclusion
The Persian-Chicken-And-Rice recipe is a delightful journey into the depths of Persian culinary artistry. This dish is a testament to the transformative power of culinary magic, where ordinary ingredients are elevated to a realm of aromatic excellence. From the preparation of the succulent chicken to the precise orchestration of spices and herbs, every step is a testament to the rich Persian culinary tradition. The result is an irresistible symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that captivates both the senses and the soul. Embark on this culinary journey, ignite your kitchen with aromatic herbs and spices, and indulge in a Persian culinary masterpiece that will leave a lingering memory of culinary bliss.
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