Maqluba
Maqluba is an impressive Middle Eastern dish that transforms dinner into a stunning spectacle. Layers of fragrant basmati rice, tender chicken thighs, and colorful vegetables come together, creating a culinary masterpiece. When flipped onto the serving plate, this upside-down dish reveals its beautiful presentation, making it perfect for gatherings or family dinners. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, Maqluba is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables.
- In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom. Coat the chicken thighs with this spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté eggplant and cauliflower until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and brown chicken thighs on both sides (about 8 minutes).
- Layer sautéed vegetables over the chicken, add sliced tomatoes, then sprinkle with rinsed rice.
- Pour in chicken broth until everything is submerged. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 30-40 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before flipping onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg