Persian Dill Rice with Chicken and Beans

Name: Persian Dill Rice with Chicken and Beans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 pieces chicken thighs; 4 cups rice; 1 cup beans; 1 cup dried dill; 1 small onion; 1/2 cup brewed saffron; 1/2 tbsp mixed spices; 1 piece cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp salt

Servings3 Portions

Prep Time45 Mins

Cook Time75 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken thighs
3 pieces
rice
4 cups
beans
1 cup
dried dill
1 cup
onion
1 small
brewed saffron
0.5 cup
mixed spices
0.5 tbsp
cinnamon stick
1 piece
butter
2 tbsp
oil
2 tbsp
salt
1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then soak it in salted water for about 30 minutes. Cook the beans separately until just tender, then drain and set aside.

Season the chicken thighs with the spice blend and let them marinate for 30 minutes. Place the chicken in a pot with the onion, cinnamon stick, salt, and enough water to partially cover, then simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the soaked rice and parboil until the grains are tender around the edges but still firm in the center, then drain well.