Chicken Mandi
Ingredients
For Rice
- 1 Whole Chicken
- 1 Stick of Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Peppercorns
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 Sliced Onion
- 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
- 3 Cups Water
- 2 Cups Rice Washed and Soaked
For Chicken Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
For Toppings
- 1/2 Cup Sliced Cucumbers
- Bell Peppers as needed
- Onion as needed
- Tomato as needed
- Jalapeno as needed
Instructions
- In a pan heat oil and add onions, cinnamon, cumin, peppercorns, chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add water and chicken bouillon, cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the broth and add the chicken seasoning mix on both sides of the chicken. Air fry at 420 for 20 minutes.
- Add the rice to the chicken broth and simmer on high heat until the water dries out.
- Cover the pan and let the rice steam on low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, add chicken, vegetables and cucumbers.
- Optional: Add all the vegetables to a wooden skewer and season with Za'atar. Airyfry at 400 for 10 minutes.