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Description
A flavorful Turkish dish featuring braised chicken shanks baked with rice and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken shanks (incik)
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Season chicken shanks with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Brown the chicken shanks in the pot for 5 minutes on each side.
- Add tomato paste and chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
- Cover and braise for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rinse basmati rice and spread it in a baking dish.
- Pour the braised chicken and broth over the rice.
- Dot with butter, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for richer flavor.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Let the dish rest before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish