Description
A flavorful Middle Eastern dinner featuring marinated chicken, served with rice, garlic sauce, and pickles.
Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, sliced chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg