Jerusalem Chicken With Cardamon Rice from Turntable, New York Ti

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1
Jerusalem Chicken With Cardamon Rice - A Fragrant and Savory Dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 1/2 tablespoons barberries or 2 1/2 tablespoons currants
4 tablespoons of spitiko olive oil
2 onions , thinly sliced
1 whole chicken , quartered
10 green cardamom pods
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks , broken in half
1 2/3 cups basmati rice
2 1/4 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon flat leaf parsley , finely chopped
1/2 cup dill , finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaf , finely chopped
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons spitiko olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
656
Sugar
14g
Fat
32g
Jerusalem Chicken With Cardamon Rice is a delicious one-pot meal that is bursting with flavor. This fragrant and savory dish is a popular Middle Eastern recipe that features tender chicken pieces cooked with aromatic herbs and spices. The result is a dish that is both nourishing and delicious, perfect for a cozy dinner with family and friends. This recipe hails from Turntable Restaurant in New York City, where they specialize in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Instructions

1.Soak the barberries (or currants) in cold water for 10 minutes.
2.Heat 4 tablespoons of spitiko olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onions until golden brown. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside.
3.Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Add more oil to the skillet and brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4.In the same skillet, add the cloves, cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, and rice. Stir until the rice is coated with the spices and oil.
5.Add the browned chicken pieces, boiled water, and the soaked barberries to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for about 25 minutes.
6.In a separate bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, dill, and flat leaf parsley. Serve the chicken and rice with a dollop of Greek yogurt, olive oil, and the herb mixture.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and has a complex flavor profile.

The combination of savory chicken and aromatic spices makes this a fragrant and savory dish that is sure to impress.

CONS

This dish requires some time and effort to prepare, so it may not be suitable for a weekday dinner.

Some of the ingredients, like barberries and cardamom, may be hard to find in some grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of high-quality protein, and basmati rice is low in fat and high in carbohydrates.
Green cardamom has been shown to improve digestion, while cloves and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.