Desserts
Maqluba with Chicken, Potatoes, and Peas
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup mixed peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the peas and carrots, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the potatoes and peas.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add it to the skillet.
- Gently stir to combine with the chicken and vegetables.
- Transfer the Maqluba to a serving dish and garnish with parsley and lemon juice.
