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.