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Saudi jareesh with tender chicken, cracked wheat, caramelized onion, and herbs in a deep serving bowl.

Saudi Jareesh with Chicken

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Slow-cooked Saudi cracked wheat with tender chicken, onion, tomato, cardamom, and yogurt.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Saudi
Calories: 570
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken and Wheat
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups cracked wheat rinsed
  • 5 cups chicken stock hot
  • 1 cup plain yogurt room temperature
Aromatics and Spices
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Heavy pot with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Small skillet

Method
 

Brown the Chicken:
  1. Melt half of the ghee in a heavy pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken in batches, then transfer it to a plate.
Cook the Jareesh:
  1. Add the remaining ghee and cook the onion for 7 minutes until golden. Add the garlic, tomatoes, cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper and cook for 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the cracked wheat and hot stock. Return the chicken to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so the wheat does not stick.
Add the Yogurt:
  1. Turn off the heat. Whisk a ladleful of the hot jareesh into the yogurt, then stir the yogurt mixture back into the pot. Rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
Finish and Serve:
  1. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Spoon into bowls and scatter with cilantro and a little of the softened onion from the pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 930mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7g

Notes

  • Rinse the cracked wheat well and stir frequently near the end because it thickens quickly.
  • Temper the yogurt off the heat to keep it smooth.