Medium
Bahraini
Healthy Bahraini Chicken Machboos
Savor the national dish of Bahrain with this healthy twist on Chicken Machboos, using brown rice and lean chicken for a low-calorie, protein-packed meal inspired by Arabian Gulf traditions - perfect for authentic Bahraini cuisine seekers.
60
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
1.00 lb
Chicken breast
skinless, cubed
2.00 cups
Brown rice
1.00 large
Onion
chopped
2.00
Tomatoes
chopped
4.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00 tbsp
Bahraini spice mix (loomi, cardamom, turmeric)
4.00 cups
Vegetable broth
low-sodium
2.00
Carrots
sliced
1.00
Zucchini
chopped
0.25 cup
Fresh cilantro
chopped
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Sauté onion and garlic in a pot with minimal oil.
5 minutes
2
Add chicken and spices, brown lightly.
5 minutes
3
Stir in tomatoes, carrots, zucchini.
4
Add rice and broth, bring to boil.
5
Simmer covered until rice is tender.
30 minutes
6
Garnish with cilantro and serve.