Rooz Bit Feen (Lebanese Rice With Chicken)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 2

Lebanese Rice With Chicken Recipe for a Hearty Dinner

Rooz Bit Feen (Lebanese Rice With Chicken)

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

400

Sugar

Fat

15g

Rooz Bit Feen is a traditional Lebanese dish that is popular throughout the Middle East. The name translates to 'rice with chicken,' and it is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. The dish features tender pieces of chicken cooked in a flavorful broth and served on a bed of fluffy, spiced rice. Pine nuts are traditionally added to the dish as a topping, adding a nutty crunch to the texture. This dish is a classic Lebanese recipe that is loved by many, and it's sure to be a hit in your home as well!

Instructions

1.	Rinse rice in cold water and drain well.
2.	In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned on all sides, remove chicken and set aside.
3.	In the same pot, cook onions until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.	Add cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the onions, stirring to combine. Return chicken to pot.
5.	Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked.
6.	Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
7.	Add rinsed rice to chicken broth, cover and cook over low heat until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
8.	In a separate pan, toast pine nuts over low heat until they are lightly browned.
9.	Serve rice on a platter topped with pine nuts and chicken pieces. Enjoy!

PROS

This dish is a hearty and delicious meal that is easy to make.

The combination of rice, tender chicken, and pine nuts is a perfect balance of flavors.

It’s a great recipe to make for a family gathering or a potluck.

CONS

This dish can be time-consuming to prepare and cook.

Also, it is high in calories and carbohydrates, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains a good amount of protein due to the chicken.
Also, rice is a good source of carbohydrates and essential vitamins and minerals, such as niacin, vitamin D, calcium, and iron.
Pine nuts are also nutritious and contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

	1 chicken ( or 4 chicken breasts )
	2 large onions
	2 cups rice
	5 cups chicken broth
	2 tablespoons cinnamon
	salt and pepper
	pine nuts