Chicken and Green Bean Makloubeh

Name: Chicken and Green Bean Makloubeh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 32 oz cooked chicken; 2 cup basmati rice; 14 oz frozen green beans; 1 medium diced onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp dill; 2 3/4 cup hot chicken broth; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground allspice

This chicken and green bean makloubeh is a comforting upside-down rice dish layered with tender chicken, seasoned basmati rice, and fragrant dill-scented vegetables. It is hearty enough for a family dinner, yet simple enough to make with leftover cooked chicken.

Servings---

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

cooked chicken
32 oz
basmati rice
2 cup
frozen green beans
14 oz
diced onion
1 medium
garlic, minced
3 cloves
dill
2 tbsp
hot chicken broth
0.5 cup
salt
1 tsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
ground allspice
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a deep pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter if using. Add the green beans, diced onion, garlic, and dill, and cook for about 10 minutes until the onion softens and the beans begin to turn tender. Pour in 1/4 cup hot water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes more.

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear, then soak it for 20 minutes and drain. Season the cooked chicken lightly with salt, cumin, and allspice if needed, then keep it ready for layering.

Arrange the cooked chicken over the green bean mixture in the pot. Spread the drained rice evenly on top, then season with the remaining salt, cumin, and allspice. Gently pour in the hot broth so the rice stays in place.