Spiced Baharat Chicken with Basmati Rice
Roast chicken and brown basmati rice are infused with an intense baharat blend of paprika, pepper, cumin, coriander, dried lime, sumac, warm spices, and cardamom. Cashews, almonds, pistachios, golden raisins, shallot, cilantro, and lemon add contrasting richness, sweetness, and brightness to this aromatic meal, suited to a generous family dinner or special gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Baharat Chicken with Basmati Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the spice blend: Mix paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, loomi, sumac, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, green cardamom, and black cardamom in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Make the chicken and rice: Combine cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, and spice blend in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, legs, and breast to the bag. Squeeze out the excess air, seal the bag, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- 3
Meanwhile, place the rice in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for at least 1 hour. Drain and rinse, then return the rice to the bowl. Add cashews, almonds, raisins, and pistachios to the rice. Stir in spice blend, mix well, and set aside.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallot in the hot oil until translucent, 1 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the rice mixture until well combined.
- 6
Remove and discard the cilantro from the bag containing the chicken. Pour the marinated chicken over the rice mixture in the Dutch oven; reserve the bag. Pour the broth into the bag, shake gently, and pour it over the chicken and rice. Cover the Dutch oven.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the rice is tender, the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 725.68 kcal High 36%
- Protein 55.22 g Good Source 110%
- Carbohydrate 61.77 g 22%
- Total Fat 30.0 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 5.66 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 167.74 mg High 56%
- Sodium 376.3 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 7.36 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 9.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 108.67 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 6.01 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 899.7 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 41.05 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 9.13 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Baharat Chicken with Basmati Rice is made with 31 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Almonds, Black Cardamom, Black Pepper, and Brown Basmati Rice. Each serving provides about 725.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Baharat Chicken with Basmati Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Black Cardamom, Black Pepper, Brown Basmati Rice, Cashews. The full list of 31 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Baharat Chicken with Basmati Rice?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 725.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Baharat Chicken with Basmati Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 31 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Spiced Baharat Chicken with Basmati Rice healthy?
- Spiced Baharat Chicken with Basmati Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 725.68 calories and 55.22 g of protein, or 110% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 376.3 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.66 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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