Chicken Bukhari Rice (Saudi Spiced Rice)
Gulf (Khaleeji) Cuisine

Chicken Bukhari Rice (Saudi Spiced Rice)

Chicken Bukhari Rice – Fragrant basmati rice infused with aromatic spices, tender chicken, shredded carrots, and sweet raisins.

65 min
Total Time
6 servings
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Saudi Arabia
Origin

Ingredients

  • Basmati rice 3 cups
  • Chicken, cut into pieces 1 kg
  • Shredded carrot 1 piece
  • Raisins and almonds 0.5 cup
  • Bukhari spice blend 2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1 Frying

    Sear the chicken with the spices until lightly browned.

  2. 2 Adding liquid

    Add water and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked.

  3. 3 Preparation

    Add the rice and shredded carrots to the broth and cook until the rice is tender.

  4. 4 Serving

    Garnish the dish with raisins and toasted almonds before serving.