Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 60-75 minutes

Total Time: 90-105 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Category: Main Course

Cuisine: Not specified

Diet: Not specified

Ingredients:

• 1500 g chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 cups (400 g) soaked basmati rice
• 4 cups (1000 ml) water
• 1/4 cup (60 g) raisins
• 1/4 cup (60 g) toasted almonds, halved
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) saffron
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) turmeric
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
2. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly.
   • Make a few small cuts or holes in the chicken to allow the flavors to penetrate.
   • Season the chicken on all sides with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of saffron. Set it aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Prepare the Rice and Raisins:
   • In a medium-sized pot, combine water, butter, salt, black pepper, turmeric, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of saffron, bay leaves, and cardamom.
   • Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Prepare the Rice and Almonds:
   • In a Pyrex dish or a clay casserole dish, combine the soaked basmati rice, raisins, and halved toasted almonds. Stir to combine.
5. Assemble and Bake:
   • Pour the seasoned water mixture over the rice, raisins, and almonds in the dish. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
   • Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
6. Baking:
   • Cover the dish with aluminum foil or its lid.
   • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60-75 minutes or until the rice is cooked, and the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
7. Enjoy:
   • Once done, remove the baking dish from the oven.
   • Serve your delicious Oven Baked Chicken and Rice hot, and enjoy.