Name: Traditional Saudi Madfoon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg), cut into pieces; 3 cups long-grain basmati rice; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 3 large tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 piece fresh ginger, grated (about 2 inches); 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon baharat (Arabic spice blend); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 cardamom pods, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups chicken broth or water; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 lemon, juiced; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 carrots, diced; 1 potato, cubed (optional); Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish; Aluminum foil

Madfoon 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A traditional Saudi dish where chicken, rice, and vegetables are slow-cooked in an underground sand oven, resulting in a smoky and aromatic flavor.

Slow-cooked Smoky

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Chicken rice vegetables aromatic spices

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