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Chef John's Chicken And Rice Casserole

Name: Chef John's Chicken And Rice Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Exotic Marinade:; ⅓ cup plain yogurt; 1 medium lime, zested and juiced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; For the Rice:; 1 pinch saffron; 2 ¼ cups chicken broth, divided; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 ½ cups basmati rice; 1 drizzle olive oil; salt to taste; For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Optional):; ½ cup plain yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; salt to taste; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Prep 30m

Cook 1h

Total 1h 30m

This exotic dish features marinated chicken and fragrant basmati rice, slow-cooked to perfection. The savory garlic yogurt sauce adds a satisfying finish to this flavorful casserole.