One-Pot Lebanese Chicken and Rice

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This is a simple chicken and rice dish from Lebanon that is eaten regularly in the region.

Submitted by KitchenDude
Published on December 14, 2018
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 4 ounces diced onion

  • 12 ounces ground beef

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 ½ cups long grain rice

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy, oven-safe skillet over high heat. Cook chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken breasts from skillet and set aside. Add onion and ground beef to the skillet; cook until onions are starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with cinnamon, allspice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

  3. Stir rice into the skillet until fully coated with oil and spices. Place chicken breasts on top of the rice and pour in broth. Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Cook's Note:

A cast-iron skillet works best for this dish. You can also use ground lamb instead of beef.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

680 Calories
27g Fat
61g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 680
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1421mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 44g 88%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 522mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.