Maadous with chicken

Prep time

5min

Cook time

25min

A flavorful dish of chicken, lentils, and rice infused with warm spices, topped with crispy onions and finished with lemon and ghee.

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Ingredients:

This recipe was originally designed for null people. Amended serving sizes for 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 people are intended to serve as general guidance only. Cooking times may need to be adjusted to suit your amended serving size.

  • 1 cup Sunwhite Calrose (rinsed)

  • ½ cup red lentils (rensed)

  • 1 onion (half sliced, half blended)

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1½ tsp cumin + pinch turmeric + pepper + salt

  • 2 tbsp oil/ghee

  • 2½ cup cups hot water/stock

Method

  • Heat the oil or ghee in a pot, then sauté the sliced onion and garlic with a pinch of salt for 3–4 minutes.

  • Add the chicken strips, season lightly, and cook for 2–3 minutes until they are just sealed.

  • Blend the remaining onion with a splash of hot water, then pour it into the pot and let it simmer for 1 minute.

  • Add the cumin, turmeric, pepper, and salt, then stir for 20 seconds until fragrant.

  • Add the rice, lentils, and hot water or stock, then bring everything to a boil.

  • Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 12–14 minutes until the rice and lentils are cooked through.

  • Let it rest for 2 minutes, then fluff gently and finish with fried onions, lemon, and melted ghee before serving.

Calrose

Calrose rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

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