Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Musakhan Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 4 chicken thighs
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 3 onions, thinly sliced
- • 2 tbsp sumac
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 tsp ground allspice
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- • 2 tbsp pine nuts
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the chicken with the allspice and half the oil; rest 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Cook the onions with the sumac in the remaining oil until silky, 20 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Brown the chicken in the pot, then remove.
4
Phase 4
Add the rinsed rice, stock, and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
5
Phase 5
Top with half the onions and the chicken; cover on low heat 25 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes and scatter with the remaining onions and pine nuts.