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One-Pot Lemon Curry Whole Chicken & Rice

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cook Time:

2.5 Hours

Serves:

8-10 People

Level:

About the Recipe

This dish is the perfect Shabbat meal, combining juicy, flavorful chicken with spice-infused riceā€”all cooked together in one pot for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Chicken Rub Ingredients:

- 1 whole chicken

- Olive oil (drizzle)

- 1 tsp turmeric powder

- 1 tsp onion powder

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- 1 tsp black pepper

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 small lemon, scored (to place inside the chicken cavity)


Rice Ingredients:

- 3 cups basmati rice, washed and strained

- 2 carrots, grated

- 1 large onion, chopped

- Juice of 1 lemon

- 2 tsp salt

- 1 tsp black pepper

- 1 tsp turmeric powder

- 2 tsp curry powder

- Ā¼ cup oil

- 3 cups chicken stock (or 3 cups hot water with ā…“ cup consommĆ©)

Preparation

Directions:


1. Prepare the Chicken:

- Preheat your oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C).

- Wash and pat dry the whole chicken.

- Place the chicken in a 4-quart cast-iron brazier or an oven-safe baking dish.

- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub the spices evenly, coating the entire chicken, inside and out.

- Take the scored lemon and place it inside the cavity of the chicken.


2. Prepare the Rice:

- In a separate bowl, combine the washed basmati rice, chopped onion, grated carrots, lemon juice, and all the seasonings. Toss well to combine.

- Spread the rice mixture around the chicken in the pot.


3. Cook the Dish:

- Pour the chicken stock (or consommƩ mixture) evenly over the rice.

- Cover the pot and bake for 2 hours at 350Ā°F (175Ā°C).

- After 2 hours, uncover the dish and bake for an additional 30 minutes to allow the chicken to brown and the rice to develop a crisp top layer.


4. Serve & Enjoy:

- Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve warm.

- The chicken will be juicy and tender, and the rice will be richly flavored with a beautiful golden color.


Enjoy this delicious, comforting, and hassle-free one-pot meal for Shabbat or any special occasion!

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