Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Morgh Shekumpour Advieh (Advieh Stuffed Chicken)


Here's a simple chicken recipe using the persian spice mix, advieh. A recipe for advieh is available in the preceding post.You can serve this recipe with some steamed vegetables like carrots.




4 Servings




Ingredients:


1 large 7-8lb. chicken


2 tsp. salt


1/2 onion, finely chopped


2 cloves garlic, mashed


1 Tbsp. olive oil


1/2 c rice, rinsed


1 Tbsp. advieh


salt and pepper


1 c chicken broth or water


3 Tbsp. pistachio pieces


3 Tbsp. raisins


1/2 c chicken stock or water






  1. Preheat oven to 350F.


  2. Clean and wash chicken and rub allover with salt.


  3. In a skillet, add the olive oil , then add the onions and garlic and stir till transluscent.Add rice, advieh,salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.


  4. Add chicken broth or water and simmer for 20 minutes.Add pistachios and raisins and remove from heat.


  5. Stuff chicken with advieh stuffing.Place in an oven-proof dish.Add chicken stock or water and cover with aluminum foil.


  6. Bake for 1 1/2 hours , basting occasionally.


  7. Serve hot with steamed vegetables of your choice.






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