Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Chicken Breasts (cubed into bite size pieces)
  • 100 grams Khmeli Suneli (A Georgian spice blend)
  • 1 cup Rice (I used Arborio, but you can use whatever you want)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (plus 1-2 tbsp more for frying the chicken)
  • 1 pinch Saffron (I used 10 strands, but you can get away with less)

Instruction

  • In a bowl add the chicken breast pieces and the khmeli suneli seasoning and give everything a good mix. You should be very liberal with the seasoning as that is where all the flavors are coming from.
  • In a saute pan add the olive oil and bring it up to a high heat. Add the saffron and let it fry and sputter and then add the rice. Fry the rice for about 10-15 seconds giving the pan a good shake and then add 1.5 cups of water. Be careful because there is oil in there. Use a wooden spoon to give everything a good stir. Let it boil and then turn the heat down to a simmer. No need to cover the pan, you want the water to evaporate as its cooking. Stir the rice every 4-5 minutes until it is done (25-30 minutes).
  • In another pan add a healthy amount of olive oil of olive oil on medium high heat and then add the chicken pieces. Fry the chicken until it is well browned.
  • When the rice is done put it in a dish and pour the chicken and all the flavored oil over the rice.