IRANIAN CHICKEN WITH RICE (MORGH POLOU)
This is a typical Iranian recipe using fruit with a meat or chicken. The saffron gives it a golden color and the scent while it is cooking is wonderful. It is not "spicy hot" but it is "spicy flavorful". There is a special way to cook Iranian rice but I have simplified this recipe using plain cooked rice - I prefer Basmati Rice I made this recipe using skinless boneless breasts - they turned out too dry I recommend that you use the whole chicken, skin on for this recipe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Poultry
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt & pepper.
- Using half the Ghee/butter brown the chicken, set aside.
- Fry the onion until transparent in the remaining butter/ghee, add apricots & raisins cook 5 miniutes.
- Stir in the cinnamon then add the 1/4 cup water to lift the browned sediment.
- Place half the cooked rice in an oven proof dish placing the chicken on top.
- Spread the apricot mixture over the chicken and top with remaining rice.
- Cover the dish tightly and bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked & tender.
- While the chicken is cooking mix the saffron with 2 tbsp boiling water, leave to steep.
- Just before serving sprinkle saffron liquid over the top of the casserole , stir gently mixing the chicken, rice & saffron.
- Serve heaped on a platter.
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Ermias Birhane
[email protected]I'm on a diet. I think I'll make a healthier version of this dish.
LaDarius Reed
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian. I think I'll make a tofu version of this dish.
Willa McDonald
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts. I think I'll skip the pistachios.
Mercy Kabongola
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make. I think I'll save it for special occasions.
Connor Osborne
[email protected]I'm not a fan of saffron. I think I'll use a different spice next time.
Aja Garcia
[email protected]The rice was a bit mushy. I think I should have rinsed it more thoroughly before cooking.
TrevTheTruth
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry. I think I should have cooked it for a shorter amount of time.
Maham Tehseen
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
TOMMY MCALLISTER ABERDEEN SCOTLAND LYRICAL MIRICAL
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I'll try again soon.
Iva K
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to the recipe and it still turned out great. This dish is very versatile.
Hammadmehar hammad
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive meal.
Alberto
[email protected]I made this dish for my Iranian friend and she said it was the best she's ever had. That's high praise!
Maria Erica
[email protected]This is the best chicken and rice dish I've ever had. I highly recommend it.
Faustina Yaa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were amazing.
Duduzile Precious
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leftovers are even good the next day.
Ebony Barnes
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken and rice recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Noor Ul Emaan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.
M A Hamid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! My family loved it.
Sikhumbuzo Nakani
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.