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Luxurious Emirati Harees with Slow-Cooked Chicken and Wheat

Name: Luxurious Emirati Harees with Slow-Cooked Chicken and Wheat
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (700g) chicken, bone-in, skinless, cut into large pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups harees wheat, soaked overnight; 8 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup ghee; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; Fresh coriander, chopped; Lemon wedges

Emirati Harees, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken and creamy wheat, slowly cooked to perfection.

4.4(451 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 7, 2025

Luxurious Emirati Harees with Slow-Cooked Chicken and Wheat — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken

For the Wheat

For the Garnish

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 505 kcal
Protein: 26.9 g
Carbs: 43.9 g
Fat: 24.8 g
Fiber: 6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3027 kcal
Protein: 161.7 g
Carbs: 263.5 g
Fat: 149 g
Fiber: 36.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1.5 lbs (700g) chicken bone-in, skinless, cut into large pieces	1190	115	0	80	0
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.5
1 tsp ground coriander	5	0.2	1	0.2	0.8
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp black pepper	3	0.1	0.9	0.1	0.5
2 cups harees wheat soaked overnight	1200	44	248	4	32
8 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup ghee	330	0	0	37	0
1 onion thinly sliced	45	1	11	0.1	1.5
1/2 tsp cinnamon	3	0.1	0.9	0.1	0.6
Fresh coriander chopped	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Lemon wedges	2	0	0.6	0	0.2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Marinade
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
2
Coat Chicken
Add chicken pieces and coat evenly.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

Preparing the Wheat

1
Drain Wheat
Drain the soaked harees wheat.
2
Cook Wheat
In a large pot, combine the wheat with water and salt.
3
Simmer Wheat
Simmer over medium heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until soft.
Tip: Ensure the wheat is fully cooked before combining with chicken. Use a thick-bottomed pot to prevent sticking.