Iraqi T’Beet - Baharat Baked Chicken and Rice

This Iraqi traditional dish is called t’beet (from the Arabic word “tabayit” which means to stay overnight). 

Ingredients:

• 7-8 pieces of chicken thighs
• 2 cups of basmati rice, washed and drained
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of Maldon salt (flaky salt)

Red sauce ingredients:

• 1.5 teaspoons of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 teaspoons of Baharat spice
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of date syrup
• 4 cups of boiling water

- Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix it well.


Method- 

• Preheat the oven to 400F
• In an oven safe pan drizzle olive oil and flaky salt. 
• Add the tomatoes and onion in one layer.
• Pour the rice evenly around and place the chicken thighs on top.
• Pour the red sauce gently over the rice and chicken.
• Cover the pan with wet parchment paper and cover with aluminum foil on top of it.
• Bake it in a preheated oven on 400F for 1 hour.
• Remove the parchment paper and aluminum foil.
• Transfer to the broiler for 5-7 minutes to get a golden brown color.

from:
RUHAMA SHITRIT on Instagram‎: "IRAQI T’BEET! 🥘