Name: Irresistible Lebanese Chicken Sayadieh Bake With Golden Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 2 cups basmati rice; 3 large onions, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; Salt to taste; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tbsp pine nuts (optional)

Description

Lebanese chicken sayadieh is a flavorful dish with caramelized onion rice and baked chicken.

Ingredients

500g chicken thighs
2 cups basmati rice
3 large onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
4 cups chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp pine nuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a pan and caramelize onions until golden brown.
Add chicken thighs, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt. Sear until browned.
Rinse rice and mix with caramelized onions.
Transfer rice mixture to a baking dish and pour chicken broth evenly.
Place seared chicken on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove foil, drizzle lemon juice, and bake for another 10 minutes.
Garnish with toasted pine nuts before serving.

Notes

Use basmati rice for best texture.
Adjust spices to your taste.
Toast pine nuts separately if using.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Lebanese