Baharat Chicken and Rice
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 13, 2026Share
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1.5 tablespoons strong paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
0.75 tablespoon ground coriander
0.75 tablespoon ground loomi (dried lime)
0.5 tablespoon sumac powder
0.25 tablespoon ground cinnamon
0.25 tablespoon ground cloves
0.25 tablespoon ground nutmeg
5 green cardamom pods, crushed
2 black cardamom pods, crushed
0.5 bunch fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 fresh lemon, juiced
2 chicken thighs
2 chicken legs
1 chicken breast
1.5 cups brown basmati rice
0.25 cup raw cashews
0.25 cup shelled raw almonds
0.25 cup golden raisins
0.125 cup shelled raw pistachio nuts
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot, diced
1 cup chicken broth
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Step 1 (Mix paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, loomi, sumac, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, green cardamom, and black cardamom in a bowl. Set aside.)
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Step 2 (Put cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon spice blend in a bag. Add chicken to the bag and seal it. Marinate in the fridge for 4 hours.)
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Step 3 (Soak rice in water for 1 hour. Drain and rinse it, then add cashews, almonds, raisins, pistachios, and 1 tablespoon spice blend. Mix well.)
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Step 4 (Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.)
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Step 5 (Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the shallot until it's soft. Turn off the heat. Add the rice mixture and mix well.)
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Step 6 (Remove cilantro from the bag with chicken. Put the chicken on top of the rice mixture. Pour broth from the bag over the chicken and rice. Cover the Dutch oven.)
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Step 7 (Bake in the oven for 75 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 576 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 26g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 85mg
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Sodium 336mg
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Total Carbohydrate 58g
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Dietary Fiber 8g
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Protein 34g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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