Easy Chicken Maqluba Recipe


Total Time: 60 minutes
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken (washed and cut into pieces)
  • 1 large eggplant (peeled and sliced)
  • 4 onions (sliced into rings)
  • 4 tomatoes (sliced into rings)
  • 2 bell peppers (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • A pinch of cardamom
  • A pinch of cloves
  • A pinch of grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon seven spices
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups Egyptian rice

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces along with one sliced onion and the sliced tomatoes. Cook until the chicken changes color.
  3. Add the chicken broth, then season with salt, black pepper, and cardamom. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is partially cooked.
  4. Remove the chicken from the broth and strain the broth to remove any impurities. Set it aside.
  5. In a separate deep pan, fry the eggplant slices, onion rings, and bell pepper slices. Drain them well and set them aside.
  6. Rinse the rice thoroughly and drain it.
  7. Season the rice with the remaining spices.
  8. In a large pot, heat the butter, then arrange the partially cooked chicken pieces at the bottom. Add a layer of fried eggplant, followed by the tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Finally, add the seasoned rice on top.
  9. Pour the strained chicken broth over the rice until it is well covered. Bring the pot to a high heat until it starts boiling, then lower the heat and cook until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors are well combined.
  10. Carefully flip the Maqluba onto a serving plate and garnish with fried almonds or pine nuts.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Maqluba!

This simple recipe will make a hearty and flavorful dish that everyone will enjoy!

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