---
carb: rice
tags:
- Middle-Eastern
- Dinner
- 60+min
- Advanced
- Contains-Nuts
method: other
protein: poultry
ingredient_count: 19
---

== Marinade ==

For the marinade, start by toasting the @coriander{2%tsp}, @cloves{1%tsp}, @black pepper corns{1%tbsp}, and @cumin{1 1/2%tsp} in a #pan over low heat until fragrant, then grind in a #food processor into a coarse powder. Mix in the @ground coriander{3%tsp} to the mixture and set aside 2 tsp of this spice blend for later. Add the @olive oil{2%tbsp} to the remaining blend and mix into a thick paste. Evenly coat the @Halal chicken thighs{2} and @Halal chicken drumsticks{6} in this and set aside to marinate for ~{1%hour}.

== Almonds and Raisins ==

Toast the @slivered almonds{2/3%cup} in @peanut oil{1%tbsp} until golden-brown and remove from heat, then toast the @raisins{1/2%cup} in the leftover oil and mix in with the almonds before setting them aside.

== Crispy Onions ==

Thinly slice the @yellow onions{4}(sliced) and cook in a #large pot over medium heat in @peanut oil{1%cup} until golden-brown, then remove most of the onions from the pot to drain on a #paper towel lined plate to get crispy, leaving a few tablespoons of onion in the pot.

== Steaming the Chicken ==

Add the reserved spice blend to the #pot with the @lime juice{2%tbsp}, @bay leaves{4}, and @water{2%cups}, and bring to a simmer. Add a #wire rack to the bottom of the pot and spread the chicken out over the simmering liquid as evenly as possible. Cover and vent to let the chicken steam for ~{50%minutes}, checking every ~{10%minutes} to add more water if needed.

== Baking the Chicken ==

When the chicken is steamed, remove it from the #pot and lay out on a lined #baking sheet to bake at 400 degrees for ~{40%minutes}, until cooked through. Meanwhile, remove the #wire rack from the pot, strain the liquid from the bottom to remove the solids, and add @Halal chicken broth{4%cups} to the liquid until you have 4 ½ cups.

== Rice ==

Add this liquid back to the #pot with @turmeric{1 1/2%tsp} and @salt{to taste}, add the @basmati rice{3%cups}(washed), then cover and simmer on medium-low for ~{20%minutes}, until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. Then remove from heat, mix in the raisins and almonds, and serve with the chicken.