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Persian Polo Chicken

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Ingredients

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500 g basmati rice
1 medium onion
5 tablespoons margarine or 5 tablespoons oil
1 large roasting chicken, jointed
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon raisins (or more)
150 g apricots, dried
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

Nutritional information

943.6
Calories
371 g
Calories From Fat
41.2 g
Total Fat
10.3 g
Saturated Fat
106.9 mg
Cholesterol
276.4 mg
Sodium
105.9 g
Carbs
6 g
Dietary Fiber
7.2 g
Sugars
36.1 g
Protein
359g
Serving Size

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Persian Polo Chicken

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    I got this recipe from my upstairs neighbor who is Persian and always has the most wonderful smells coming out of her house.

    • 90 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Persian Polo Chicken, I got this recipe from my upstairs neighbor who is Persian and always has the most wonderful smells coming out of her house


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Fry the Onion in 3 Tbsp of Margarine or Oil Until Golden, Add the Chicken Pieces and Brown on All Sides.

    2
    Done

    Season to Taste With Salt and Pepper, Add Raisins and Apricots, and Continue to Cook For a Minute or Two Longer, Turning the Fruit in the Fat.

    3
    Done

    Sprinkle With Cinnamon, Cover With Water and Simmer Gently, Covered, Until the Chicken Is Very Tender and the Sauce Reduced.

    4
    Done

    Bone the Chicken If You Like.

    5
    Done

    Wash and Cook the Rice, but Do not Steam It.

    6
    Done

    It Should Be Just Partially Cooked.

    7
    Done

    Put 2 Tbsp Melted Margarine or Oil at the Bottom of a Large Heavy Saucepan.

    8
    Done

    Spread Half of the Partly Cooked Rice Over This, Cover With the Chicken Pieces, Pour the Rich Fruity Sauce Over Them and Cover With the Remaining Rice.

    9
    Done

    Cover the Pan With a Cloth, Put the Lid on Tightly, and Steam Over a Very Low Heat For 20 to 30 Minutes.

    10
    Done

    the Cloth Will Capture the Steam Rising from the Rice and Help to Make It Fluffy.

    11
    Done

    Serve All Mixed Together.

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