Egyptian Chicken Recipe

Name: Egyptian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; 1 medium onion; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; fresh ground black pepper; salt; 1/2 cup olive oil (can put a bit less); 2 large chicken stock cubes (4 of the square ones); 2 cups long-grain rice (bonet, par-boiled); 1/2 cup currants; 1/2 cup blanched almond (roughly chopped); 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup vermicelli (2 or 3 nests)

Servings: persons

2 large chicken breasts
1 medium onion
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
fresh ground black pepper
salt
1/2 cup olive oil (can put a bit less)
2 large chicken stock cubes (4 of the square ones)
2 cups long-grain rice (bonet, par-boiled)
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup blanched almond (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup vermicelli (2 or 3 nests)

1
Cut chicken into small pieces.
2
Put olive oil, into large heavy pot over low heat.
3
Add chicken, chopped onion and the allspice, paprika, coriander, cumin and pepper.
4
Stir, cover and cook until the chicken and onion has softened.
5
Add rice, stock cubes, 41/2 cups of hot water and salt to taste.
6
Cover and simmer until the rice is almost cooked.
7
Saute vermicelli in the 2 tbs of butter until it separates and is golden brown.
8
Tip vermicelli into rice and add currants and chopped almonds.
9
Turn off hotplate, put a teatowel over the pot, cover with lid and allow to steam for 10 minutes.
10
Fluff rice with fork and serve.
11
NOTE: This recipe can be easily made vegetarian if you substitute vegetable stock cubes instead of chicken and omit the chicken breast entirely.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large chicken breasts, 1 medium onion, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Egyptian Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Egyptian Chicken

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