Saudi Chicken Stuffed With Rice & Meat (Dajaj Mashw

Name: Saudi Chicken Stuffed With Rice & Meat (Dajaj Mashwy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 lb ground beef or 1/4 lb ground lamb; 1 small onion, diced; salt; fresh ground pepper; 1 cup cooked white basmati rice; 1/8 cup slivered almonds (or pine nuts with the ground lamb); 1/8 cup raisins; 1 1/2 teaspoons bahrat mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix); 1 whole chicken, cleaned, skinned and rinsed well; 1 cup tomato puree (Use a good brand!); 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 cup cooked chickpeas

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 lb ground beef or 1/4 lb ground lamb
1 small onion, diced
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 cup cooked white basmati rice
1/8 cup slivered almonds (or pine nuts with the ground lamb)
1/8 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons bahrat mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
1 whole chicken, cleaned, skinned and rinsed well
1 cup tomato puree (Use a good brand!)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup cooked chickpeas

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
Heat one tbs olive oil in pan over medium heat.
3
Add onion, meat and cook until meat is browned.
4
Season with salt and pepper and half of bahrat spice mix.
5
Pour into a large bowl and stir in rice, almonds or pine nuts, and raisins.
6
Grease a roasting pan with a lid or use you may use aluminum foil with the remaining 2 tbs olive oil.
7
Place chicken in the pan and turn to coat with oil.
8
Stuff chicken with meat mixture.
9
Place chicken breast side up in pan and spread crushed garlic onto chicken.
10
Pour tomato puree over top.
11
Sprinkle other half of bahrat spice mix on top.
12
Scatter chickpeas around the base of the pan and mix with the tomato puree.
13
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
14
Cover and bake for 1-1/12 hours until chicken is done.

541

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1/4 lb ground beef or 1/4 lb ground lamb, 1 small onion, diced, salt, and more.

Yes, Saudi Chicken Stuffed With Rice & Meat (Dajaj Mashwy) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Saudi Chicken Stuffed With Rice & Meat (Dajaj Mashwy)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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