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Chicken Yakhni Palaw

A pale, delicate palaw built on clear chicken broth and whole spice.

Prep13 min
Cook1 h 5 min
Total1 h 48 min
Serves5
DifficultyEasy
Per serving731 kcal
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AfghanistanMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 5 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Basmati rice2.5 cups
  • Whole chicken, jointed1.2 kg
  • Onions2
  • Cardamom pods4
  • Cinnamon stick1
  • Black peppercorns1 tsp
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Water6 cups

Method

  1. PoachSimmer the chicken with one onion, spices and 6 cups water 35 minutes, then lift out and strain.
  2. SoakSoak the rice 30 minutes and drain.
  3. FryBrown the second onion and colour the chicken in it.
  4. Cook and steamAdd the rice and 4 cups broth, boil until absorbed, cover and steam 20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories731 kcal
Protein35.0 g
Carbohydrates79.4 g
Fat28.8 g
Fibre2.3 g
Sugar2.7 g
Sodium1081 mg
Saturated fat6.4 g
Serving sizeabout 510 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Chicken Yakhni Palaw take to make?

About 1 h 48 min in total: 13 min of preparation and 1 h 5 min of cooking, plus 30 min resting.

How many calories are in Chicken Yakhni Palaw?

About 731 kcal per serving, with 35 g of protein. The recipe makes 5 servings of about 510 g each.

Which allergens does Chicken Yakhni Palaw contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Chicken Yakhni Palaw from?

Chicken Yakhni Palaw is a main course from Afghanistan. A pale, delicate palaw built on clear chicken broth and whole spice.

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