Iranian Chicken With Rice (Morgh Polou) Recipe

Name: Iranian Chicken With Rice (Morgh Polou)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up; salt & pepper; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup ghee; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped; 1/2 cup raisins, sultanas; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 2 tablespoons water; 4 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
salt & pepper
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup ghee
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup raisins, sultanas
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
2 tablespoons water
4 cups cooked rice

1
Season the chicken pieces with salt & pepper.
2
Using half the Ghee/butter brown the chicken, set aside.
3
Fry the onion until transparent in the remaining butter/ghee, add apricots & raisins cook 5 miniutes.
4
Stir in the cinnamon then add the 1/4 cup water to lift the browned sediment.
5
Place half the cooked rice in an oven proof dish placing the chicken on top.
6
Spread the apricot mixture over the chicken and top with remaining rice.
7
Cover the dish tightly and bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked & tender.
8
While the chicken is cooking mix the saffron with 2 tbsp boiling water, leave to steep.
9
Just before serving sprinkle saffron liquid over the top of the casserole , stir gently mixing the chicken, rice & saffron.
10
Serve heaped on a platter.

1341

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up, salt & pepper, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup ghee, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Iranian Chicken With Rice (Morgh Polou) 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.

Iranian Chicken With Rice (Morgh Polou)

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