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Exotic Chicken and Rice Casserole

By Chef John β€’ Chicken Casserole β€’ Cuisine?
5.00 Prep: 30m Cook: 60m
Ingredients:
  • β…“ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 medium lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Β½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ΒΌ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 ΒΌ cups chicken broth, divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Β½ cups basmati rice
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • Β½ 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
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025