This Za’atar Chicken With Saffron Rice recipe takes flavours to the next level. To a desi its surprising to see how much flavour you can pack without too much use of hot spices. #happycookingtoyou #FoodFusion
Ingredients:
Prepare Za’atar Chicken:
-Dried oregano 1 & ½ tbs
-Safed til (Sesame seeds) 1 & ½ tbs
-Dried basil ½ tbs
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) ½ tsp
-Sumac powder ½ tbs
-Lehsan powder (Garlic powder) ½ tsp
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ½ tsp
-Chicken mix boti with skin 750g
-Lemon juice 3 tbs
-Cooking oil 1 tbs
-Makhan (Butter) 2-3 tbs
-Pyaz (White onion) sliced 2 medium
-Lehsan (Garlic) 9-10 cloves
-Green olives 12-15
Prepare Saffron Rice:
-Zafran (Saffron strands) 1 tbs
-Lukewarm water 2-3 tbs
-Cooking oil 2 tbs
-Lehsan (Garlic) chopped 3 tbs
-Kishmish (Raisins) 2-3 tbs
-Gajar (Carrots) julienne ½ Cup
-Chawal (Rice) boiled with salt 2 & ½ Cups
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ¼ tsp
Directions:
Prepare Za’atar Chicken:
-In a frying pan,add dried oregano,sesame seeds,dried basil & dry roast on medium flame until fragrant (2 minutes).
-Let it cool completely then crush coarsely.
-Add salt,cumin powder,sumac powder,garlic powder,black pepper powder,mix well & set aside.
-In a bowl,add chicken,lemon juice,prepared za’atar spice mix & mix well,cover & marinate for 2 hours.
-In a frying pan,add cooking oil,butter & let it melt.
-Add white onion,garlic & sauté until translucent.
-Add marinated chicken,green olives,cover & cook on low flame until tender (30-35 minutes),turn sides in between & set aside.
Prepare Saffron Rice:
-In a small bowl,add saffron strands,lukewarm water,mix well & set aside.
-In a wok,add cooking oil,garlic & sauté for a minute.
-Add raisins,carrots,,mix well & cook for 1-2 minutes.
-Add boiled rice & mix well.
-Add black pepper powder,saffron water & mix gently.
-Serve za’atar chicken with prepared saffron rice!
