Chicken Machboos

Ingredients(for 1 generous bowl (approx. 250g cooked))

• 200g Chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
• 1 cup Basmati rice (rinsed)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 large Tomato (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Ginger (fresh, grated)
• 1 whole Loomi (dried lime) (pierced)
• 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 Bay leaf - optional
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (or sunflower oil)
• 2 cups Low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 tbsp Fresh coriander (chopped, for garnish) - optional
• 1/4 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden.

   3 minutes

   Make sure onions are golden, not burnt, for a sweet base.

2. 2

   Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook until fragrant.

   1 minute

   Don’t let garlic brown; it can turn bitter.

3. 3

   Add chopped tomato and all ground spices: turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and black pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften.

   3 minutes

   Mash tomatoes as they cook for a richer sauce.

4. 4

   Add the chicken breast pieces and cook, stirring, until lightly browned on all sides.

   3 minutes

   Cut chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking.