Maklouba Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub the whole chicken with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and half of the minced garlic. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or until fully cooked and golden brown.

2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent. Then add the sliced carrots and cauliflower florets, stirring for about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the Rice

   Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pot with the vegetables. Stir in the remaining garlic, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, turmeric, and salt. Pour in the water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

5. 5

   Assemble Maklouba

   Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. In a large serving dish, layer the rice and vegetable mixture, then place the roasted chicken on top.

6. 6

   Flip and Serve

   To serve, carefully invert the dish onto a large serving platter so the chicken is on top. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.