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Chicken Salona (Emirati Chicken Stew)

Saif
Chicken Salona is an Emirati chicken stew recipe made with chicken, vegetables, and spices simmered in a rich tomato-based broth.
4.79 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Arabic, Emirati, Middle Eastern
Servings 5
Calories 471 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Pieces Chicken, Thigh and Drumstick
  • 1 Large Potatoes, cut into several pieces
  • 1 Large Carrot, sliced
  • 1 Large Zucchini, cut into several pieces
  • 1 Large Tomato. chopped
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 5 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • Salt and Black Pepper for Taste

Spices and Herbs

  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic, grated
  • 1 thumb-size Ginger, grated
  • 1 Large Red Onion, chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Curry powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Bezar Spice
  • 2 Pieces Black Lime
  • 2 Pieces Cardamom
  • 1 Cup Coriander Leaves, Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add vegetable oil to the cooking pot. Once hot, add grated garlic and ginger. Stir for less than 30 seconds.
  • Add chopped red onion. Stir till it turns translucent.
  • Add chopped tomatoes. Stir gently till it becomes soft.
  • Add the chicken to the pot. Mix to combine and leave it for 5 minutes before adding the spices (Cumin, Tumeric, Curry, and Bezar Spice). Mixto stir.
  • Pour 3 cups of water and tomato paste and wait till it started to boil.
  • Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Add dried lime & cardamom seeds.
  • Add chopped coriander leaves while in the middle of simmering. Mix gently.
  • Also, during simmering, pan fry the potatoes and carrots in a separate pan. Make it half-cooked since the rest will be done by cooking in the pot.
  • Once done, transfer the carrot and potatoes to the pot. Add the cut zucchini. Stir to combine.
  • Let it simmer for total 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Add salt and black pepper for taste.
  • Serve it with vermicelli rice or any plain rice, Arabic salad, and kuboos (pita bread). Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don't have Bezar spice, you can use Baharat or Garam Masala.
  • You can use other vegetables like eggplant or bell pepper.
  • This is best serve with pita bread (khubz) or rice.
  • If you want it spicy, you can add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 28.5gProtein: 27.6gFat: 28.6gSaturated Fat: 6.6gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 935mgFiber: 5.9gSugar: 7gCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken Salona, Dajaj Salona
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