IRANIAN CHICKEN WITH RICE (MORGH POLOU)
This is a typical Iranian recipe using fruit with a meat or chicken. The saffron gives it a golden color and the scent while it is cooking is wonderful. It is not "spicy hot" but it is "spicy flavorful". There is a special way to cook Iranian rice but I have simplified this recipe using plain cooked rice - I prefer Basmati Rice I made this recipe using skinless boneless breasts - they turned out too dry I recommend that you use the whole chicken, skin on for this recipe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Poultry
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt & pepper.
- Using half the Ghee/butter brown the chicken, set aside.
- Fry the onion until transparent in the remaining butter/ghee, add apricots & raisins cook 5 miniutes.
- Stir in the cinnamon then add the 1/4 cup water to lift the browned sediment.
- Place half the cooked rice in an oven proof dish placing the chicken on top.
- Spread the apricot mixture over the chicken and top with remaining rice.
- Cover the dish tightly and bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked & tender.
- While the chicken is cooking mix the saffron with 2 tbsp boiling water, leave to steep.
- Just before serving sprinkle saffron liquid over the top of the casserole , stir gently mixing the chicken, rice & saffron.
- Serve heaped on a platter.
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Logan the kids2244
[email protected]This dish was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.
Dj Traction mussagy
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
Waqas Waqas is
[email protected]This is the best chicken and rice dish I've ever had! The chicken is so tender and the rice is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Junaid jugnii
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.
Chloe JJ
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Benjamin Anyewinse
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kamal Kamalkariyawasam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit complicated, but it was worth the effort. The dish was stunning and everyone at my dinner party raved about it.
Mark Mel
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it in the end. The dish was delicious and my family loved it.
Tyrone Van der Nest
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but other than that it was very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy.
Levisoo 254
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken and rice dishes, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and the rice was flavorful.
yash Maurya
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken and rice dish! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Jillian Damast
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
Jude Chuka
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.