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Egyptian Chicken

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Ingredients

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2 large chicken breasts
1 medium onion
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
fresh ground black pepper
salt
1/2 cup olive oil (can put a bit less)
2 large chicken stock cubes (4 of the square ones)
2 cups long-grain rice (bonet, par-boiled)
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup blanched almond (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup vermicelli (2 or 3 nests)

Nutritional information

619.3
Calories
299 g
Calories From Fat
33.3 g
Total Fat
6.8 g
Saturated Fat
41.3 mg
Cholesterol
456.5 mg
Sodium
62.9 g
Carbs
3.3 g
Dietary Fiber
9.5 g
Sugars
18.1 g
Protein
177g
Serving Size

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Egyptian Chicken

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    Really, really good. Spicy, but not hot, just flavorful, simple, easy to make, and the fact that it's a one pot dish, add to the appeal of this dish. I really loved the almonds mixed in. I will def make this again! Thanks

    • 50 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Egyptian Chicken, Bites of seasoned chicken breast mixed in a pilaf with currants, almonds and sauteed vermicelli I got this recipe from a student (thanks Petroula!)and it has pleased even the fussiest and most unadventurous eaters, namely my MIL and BIL, so I would recommend it whole-heartedly It’s also very simple to make, you only dirty one pot and it makes a large amount , Really, really good Spicy, but not hot, just flavorful, simple, easy to make, and the fact that it’s a one pot dish, add to the appeal of this dish I really loved the almonds mixed in I will def make this again! Thanks


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Cut Chicken Into Small Pieces.

    2
    Done

    Put Olive Oil, Into Large Heavy Pot Over Low Heat.

    3
    Done

    Add Chicken, Chopped Onion and the Allspice, Paprika, Coriander, Cumin and Pepper.

    4
    Done

    Stir, Cover and Cook Until the Chicken and Onion Has Softened.

    5
    Done

    Add Rice, Stock Cubes, 41/2 Cups of Hot Water and Salt to Taste.

    6
    Done

    Cover and Simmer Until the Rice Is Almost Cooked.

    7
    Done

    Saute Vermicelli in the 2 Tbs of Butter Until It Separates and Is Golden Brown.

    8
    Done

    Tip Vermicelli Into Rice and Add Currants and Chopped Almonds.

    9
    Done

    Turn Off Hotplate, Put a Teatowel Over the Pot, Cover With Lid and Allow to Steam For 10 Minutes.

    10
    Done

    Fluff Rice With Fork and Serve.

    11
    Done

    Note: This Recipe Can Be Easily Made Vegetarian If You Substitute Vegetable Stock Cubes Instead of Chicken and Omit the Chicken Breast Entirely.

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